Across Australia and within Queensland, the demand for timber to construct new homes is predicted to continue to outstrip supply and this gap will increase if no action is taken.
To deliver the timber supply needed for our growing population to 2050, we will need to increase local supply, primarily sourced from plantations.
To do that we will need to be innovative in how we grow, harvest and manufacture timber products to maximise the amount we produce.
We will also need to grow additional timber to meet increasing demands. By doing both there will be opportunities to use more of each tree that is harvested and expand the range of end-use products that are made.
Grow more timber
- More plantations
- Delivering: Increased carbon sequestration
Do more with timber and timber products
Growing native and plantation timber
Improving supply through:
- Productivity improvements
- Genetic and silviculture research
- Forestry management
- Biosecurity, pest, weed and climatic variability research
Timber processing and manufacturing
Increasing value through:
- Improved resource utilisation
- Improved operational efficiencies
- Advanced manufacturing
- New technology
End-use products
Create higher value products and uses:
- Engineered wood products
- Pre-fabrication
- New construction products
- Biofuels and bioenergy
- Non-structural timber
- Carbon markets
- Other products
Last updated: 13 May 2026