Forest Practices and Planning Approvals

The Forest Practices Authority (FPA) is an independent statutory body that administers the Tasmanian forest practices system on both public and private land.  Its primary responsibility is regulating the management of forest and threatened non-forest vegetation.

Forest Practices Plans - Information for landholders and applicants

Information on land clearing controls in Tasmania

The Forest Practices Code 2016

Permanent Native Forest Estate Policy

For additional information, please visit the Forest Practices Authority website.

Local Government Forestry Consultative Committee

The Local Government Forestry Consultative Committe comprises: the Local Government Association of Tasmania, the Forest Practices Authority, the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, Forestry Tasmania, Private Forests Tasmania and the Forest Industries Association of Tasmania.

Click HERE to view A guide to planning Approvals for forestry in Tasmania