Most documents on this web site can be accessed via the Publications page or the Advisory page. The Publications page contains documents of general interest such as Annual Reports or regulatory documents including the Forest Practices Code. The Advisory page  contains documents or links to planning tools specifically related to the specialist areas of the Forest Practices Authority.

Clicking on many of the publications below links to a document in PDF format. You will need a copy of Acrobat Reader version 6 or later to view the file. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, click here to download your free copy from Adobe.

A list of publications that include a current or past member of the Forest Practices Authority (Board) as an author or whose production was supported by the FPA is available here.

Annual Reports (11)

Annual Reports of the Forest Practices Board till 2004/05 and the Forest Practices Authority from 2005/06

Flowering Times of Tasmanian Orchids (1)

Forest Practices News - archived (21)

A regular newsletter produced by the FPA for people with an interest in the responsible, sustainable management of Tasmania’s forest resources.

Forest Practices News 2005 (3)

A regular newsletter produced by the FPA for people with an interest in the responsible, sustainable management of Tasmania’s forest resources.

Forest Practices News 2006 (4)

A regular newsletter produced by the FPA for people with an interest in the responsible, sustainable management of Tasmania’s forest resources. 2006 editions.

Forest Practices News 2007 (3)

A regular newsletter produced by the FPA for people with an interest in the responsible, sustainable management of Tasmania’s forest resources. 2007 editions.

Forest Practices News 2008 (3)

Forest Practices News 2009 (2)

Forest Practices Officer Training Resources (1)

Forest Practices System (8)

Documents describing Tasmania's forest practices system. Includes the Forest Practices Code

FPA Biodiversity Review (9)

An independent review of the biodiversity provisions of the Forest Practices Code. The review was undertaken by an independent expert panel chaired by Dr Mick Brown. The report will be considered by the Forest Practices Advisory Council and the board of the FPA as part of the ongoing review and improvement of the Code. Public comments on the report or on any other aspect of the Code are welcome at any time and should be addressed to the FPA. The FPA expects to formally call for submissions on the revision of the Code during 2009/2010.

Research Reviews (2)

State of the Forest Reports (4)

Reports to the Minister for Economic Development, Energy and Resources prepared pursuant to section 4Z of the Forest Practices Act