Source: Minister for Forestry Kim Yeadon

A Fair And Secure Outcome For The Eden Timber Industry

26 October 1998

The NSW Government today guaranteed a long-term and secure future for the timber industry on the South Coast, making history with its Eden Forest Agreement, NSW Minister for Forestry Kim Yeadon said today.

"This is the first time in NSW the Government has offered such a guarantee to people working in the timber industry," Mr Yeadon said.

"Not only does the agreement guarantee timber supply for the next 20 years but it establishes two major new timber operations in the region," he said.

Central to the industry package is a new recovery mill at Eden supported by $6 million State Government funding and a new softwood export operation at Bombala. Each will provide an economic boost and future direction for the South Coast timber industry.

The industry package, which is part of the Eden agreement, includes jobs growth of up to 49 new positions during the next two years.

"The NSW Government has delivered a fair and balanced outcome in forestry," Mr Yeadon said.

"One which supports a viable long-term timber industry and creates a world class reserve system.

"People in the timber industry want security and certainty for their businesses and jobs. The Government’s decision delivers that goal. The economic package as part of the Eden forest agreement is proof of this.

"This agreement sets a path for growth which will see new jobs created and a reinvigorated industry. It will provide long-term certainty to the families and communities on the Far South Coast.

The forestry industry jobs package includes:

• A new recovery mill at Eden which will employ 44 timber workers;
• 30 new positions to export softwood pulplogs from the Bombala plantations; and
• 19 new jobs in expanded forest improvement and inventory operations in the Eden Management Area.
  

The economic package is underpinned by security of timber supply during the next 20 years. This includes a minimum of 25,000m³ annual quota of quality logs for the first five years and a minimum of 24,000m³ per annum for the remaining 15 years. This will be supplemented by up to 23,000m³ per annum of salvage logs.

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