SFM Forest Products

At Sustainable Forest Management (SFM), we are committed to growing future forests and helping our clients grow their assets to their full potential. As an independent natural asset management service, we offer future-focused solutions to forestry and land management tasks across Australia. Our team of highly skilled natural resource professionals brings together extensive management and technical expertise, prioritizing sustainable operations while maximizing our clients' financial returns.

Our Services

We provide full-service management of institutional or corporately owned plantation assets, plantation-based carbon projects, and advisory services to natural resource and renewables-based businesses. Our experienced carbon analysts use a data-driven approach to minimize environmental impact and maximize carbon sequestration. We help organizations navigate the complexities of ESG frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant standards such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the Taskforce on Nature Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Our expertise in data collection, analysis, and reporting enables our clients to meet stakeholder expectations and demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices.

Our Expertise

With approximately 50,000Ha of land under management, including 35,000Ha of hardwood and softwood plantation assets, we have a demonstrated track record in delivering high-quality, low-risk asset management and advisory services to a range of clients. Our portfolio includes plantations across Australia, ranging from individual assets to aggregated programs such as ActivAcre, which brings together multiple landowners into a combined aggregated asset.

Our Team

Our growing team of over thirty professionals has a demonstrated track record in delivering high-quality, low-risk asset management and advisory services to a range of clients. We are recognized for identifying and adapting new technology for use in the natural capital industry.

Certifications and Compliance

Certification is increasingly becoming an important facet of forest management within Australia. We have developed our management systems to enable adaptation to the needs of the forest industry and the broader community. Our certifications and compliance with relevant standards ensure that our clients can have confidence in our commitment to sustainable practices.

Hydrowood

Hydrowood, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SFM, is an Australian first, reclaiming Tasmanian specialty timbers standing underwater for decades in lakes created after flooding for hydro-electric schemes. These timbers are being reclaimed, processed, and made available for bespoke joinery, furniture, and high-end architectural applications.