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FIEA Launches 2025 Forest Products Industry Maps for Australia & New Zealand

31 August 2025

The Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 editions of the Australia and New Zealand Forest Products Industry Maps. These maps have long been a staple resource for the sector—widely displayed in offices across the region and relied upon by equipment and service suppliers in the field. Previous editions have sold out quickly, underlining their value and popularity.

What’s new in 2025?

For the first time, the maps have been published as separate editions for New Zealand and Australia, responding to industry demand and enabling larger, more detailed layouts.

The 2025 maps include over 60 major updates to mill locations, ownership, and production. In total, they feature 172 wood processing operations, including: 77 sawmills, all fibreboard, particleboard, OSB, plywood, pulp & paper, veneer/LVL/CLT, and paperboard plants, and major chip export and wood manufacturing operations

This makes the 2025 editions the most up-to-date industry reference available for the wood products sector in both countries.

Each map is printed at 980mm x 680mm, ensuring clear detail and readability.

How to get a copy

  • A complimentary Australia map is included in the August issue of Australian Forests & Timber News (AFTN).
  • A complimentary New Zealand map is included in the New Zealand Logger magazine.
  • Additional copies, including non-folded laminated versions, are available for purchase directly through the FIEA website.

We extend our thanks to our supporters and partners whose contributions have made this valuable industry resource possible.

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