Corporate Body

South Australian Forest Board (1875 - 1882)

Colony of South Australia

From
1875
To
1882
Functions
Forest or Timber Industries and Regulatory Body
Reference No
State Records of South Australia ID: GA2570

Summary

The Forest Board was established in 1875 and encouraged the planting of tree's and forests by citizens of South Australia for commercial and aesthetic purposes. It was replaced in 1883 by a government department, the Woods and Forests Department (1883 - 1993).

Timeline

 1875 - 1882 South Australian Forest Board
       1883 - 1992 South Australian Woods and Forests Department
             1992 - 1997 South Australian Department for Primary Industries
                   1997 - 2011 Department for Primary Industries and Resources South Australia
                         2002 - 2010 South Australian Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation
                         2011 - Department of Primary Industries and Regions SA
                               2010 - 2012 South Australian Department for Water
                               2010 - 2012 South Australian Department of Environment and Natural Resources [II]
                                     2012 - 2018 South Australian Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
                                     2012 - 2018 South Australian Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
                                           2018 - South Australian Department for Environment and Water

Related People

Published resources

Resource Sections

  • 'GA2570 Forest Board', in Agency Details, State Records of South Australia, State Records of South Australia. Details

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