A 100,000-hectare Special Timbers Zone will deliver resource security and benefit the more than 10,000 Tasmanians who are involved in the special timbers sector, Managing Director Bob Gordon said today.

The Federal Coalition's Spokesperson for Forestry Richard Colbeck has welcomed the release of Tasmania's New Forest Industry Plan – a document outlining the high importance of the sector to the State.

Tasmania’s forest industry today publicly launched its New Forest Industry Plan - a blueprint for future growth, innovation and wealth creation.

David Llewellyn, Minister for Energy and Resources, today welcomed the completion of the New Forest Industry Plan and congratulated the forest industry on its vision and commitment to innovation.

Managing Director Bob Gordon has welcomed today’s launch of the New Forest Industry Plan by the Forests and Forest Industry Council.