Queensland's timber industry is the state's third most valuable agricultural processing industry. We have a strong value chain footprint, with wood processing and timber manufacturing accounting for around 70% of the 11,600 direct timber industry jobs.
The industry delivers:
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$3.8 billion economic contribution
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23,200 jobs, including 11.600 direct jobs with every direct job creating another indirect job
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70% of jobs are located in regional areas
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Major sectors:
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Softwood plantations
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Managed native forest
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Native hardwood, native cypress and
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plantation softwood sawmills
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Engineered wood products
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manufacturing plants (e.g glulam,
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plywood and particleboard)
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Biopellets & wood fibre
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Log & woodchip exports
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Truss & frame manufacturing plants
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Furniture manufacturers
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Prefabricated timber structures
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Wholesalers & retailers
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