Community and environment
The forestry industry plays an important role in our environment. Planted forests deliver clean drinkable water, provide habitat for indigenous species, reduce soil erosion, provide renewable, energy-efficient building products, offset carbon emissions and are a major part of the rural economy. We harvest a renewable resource in an environmentally responsible manner through good forest management and taking a low-impact approach.
We believe that with responsible stewardship, economic prosperity can drive better outcomes for local communities and the environment. The businesses we own and grow create high-quality and rewarding jobs, often in parts of the country where those opportunities can be hard to come by.
We seek to support and develop the communities where our people work, live and play with targeted initiatives and partnerships in the following key areas:
Supporting our communities – emergency response, community health and wellbeing, economic vitality and outdoor recreation. For example, several businesses within the Oregon Group have been long term sponsors of Westpac Helicopter Trust.
Protecting our environment - restoring wetlands, regenerating endangered species, fresh water.
