Sustainable forest management
ForestrySA is strongly committed to the economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainable forest practice as set out in its Policy for Sustainable Forest Management.
Responsible Wood (AS/NZS 4708:2021) certification
ForestrySA manages plantation land and Native Forest Reserves in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Green Triangle of South Australia for the South Australian Government.
Our integrated Forest Management System covers all processes involved in the management and protection of plantations, native forests and other land use activities.
This system complies with Responsible Wood’s Australian Standard for Sustainable Forest Management (AS/NZS 4708:2021), which requires ForestrySA to meet internationally accepted criteria.
View our certification certificate below, or scroll down to view our most recent AFS Public Summary Reports.
More information on Responsible Wood forest management certification is available from the Responsible Wood website.
Defined Forest Area
The Defined Forest Area managed by ForestrySA on behalf of the South Australian Government comprises Proclaimed Forest Reserve, under the Forestry Act 1950 (SA).
A total of 19,546ha is located in the Mount Lofty Ranges and 12,773ha in the Green Triangle.
Please note: The Mount Lofty Ranges forest area above does not include 744ha of standing commercial planation, which is located on SA Water Land.
Please see the maps below for further detail regarding the extent and location of Defined Forest Area in both regions.
Forest Management Plans
The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.
For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.
Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land and Forest Reserves between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).
