Pine christmas trees are the true spirit of ChristmasFriday 19 Dec 2025
“With more than 20,000 South Australians employed directly and indirectly in our forest industries, a real Christmas tree is far more than a beautiful centre piece, it’s a reminder of the essential role forestry plays in our daily lives,” said Nathan Paine, Chief Executive Officer of SAFPA. “Artificial trees simply can’t compete. Real trees bring the gentle scent of pine into our homes – a sensory reminder of the many ways forest products enrich our quality of life.” Mr Paine said that whether people realise it or not, Christmas is built on forest products. “From the timber frames in our homes, to the wooden pallets that transport food and gifts, to the packaging, paper, tissues and even the wrapping paper torn open on Christmas morning – forestry underpins the festive season and life as we know it,” he said. He encouraged South Australians to take a moment this Christmas to appreciate the abundance of wood-based products around them. “It highlights just how essential our forest and timber industries are, and why we must grow our plantation estate. More trees mean more carbon sequestration, more resilience for South Australian manufacturing, and a sustainable supply of the wood products future generations will depend on.” Demand for wood and fibre continues to rise, he warned, while Australia’s reliance on imports increases. “To meet our future needs, we need to support domestic manufacturers and invest in planting more trees. It’s that simple.” Mr Paine said SAFPA remains committed to working with federal and state governments to future-proof South Australia’s forest and timber industries. “Our homes, our economy and even our Christmas traditions rely on a strong, sustainable and growing forestry sector,” he said. Source: South Australian Forest products Association | ||
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