Doing Timber Business in Queensland Conference – From Paddock to Pre-Fab

14 July 2025

From Paddock to Pre-Fab: Full Program Announced for 2025 Doing Timber Business in Queensland Conference

The 2025 Doing Timber Business in Queensland Conference, themed From Paddock to Pre-Fab, invites landholders, producers and the forest and timber industry to explore how timber, carbon and cattle can work better together to boost resilience, productivity and profitability on Queensland farms, while delivering wood supply for our future building needs.

With day one co-hosted by Timber Queensland and AgForce Queensland, the conference brings together practical insights, new market signals and emerging investment models that promise to unlock fresh value and opportunities for farmers and forest managers alike. The two day event covers everything from silvopastoral systems to modern construction innovations driving demand for local timber supply.

“Our Doing Timber Business in Queensland conferences have earned a prestigious reputation for quality—and 2025 raises the bar again,” said Timber Queensland CEO Mick Stephens.

“We are very pleased to welcome Australian Retirement Trust, a long-term supporter of both Timber Queensland and AgForce, as Gold Sponsor of the event,” he said. “This is a rare chance for all of our partners to engage with the full timber value chain, from the paddock through to prefabricated innovation,” he said.

The conference will examine Timber Queensland and AgForce Queensland’s shared vision for sustainable land use, industry resilience and long-term investment in regional Queensland.
Firmly focused on building farm resilience, Day 1 explores how integrating trees and grazing enterprises can benefit land, stock and the bottom line. Sessions cover opportunities under the Queensland Future Timber Plan, the impacts of new EU deforestation and illegal logging rules,
and findings from MLA’s “Steak n Wood” silvopastoral trials. Financial modelling, certification and tools like AgCarE, a tool that provides an evaluation of agriculture and natural capital on a property, will also be presented.

The day concludes with the Carving out Connections: Steaks and Stumps Industry Dinner, proudly sponsored by Rivers Insurance—a relaxed opportunity to connect with peers and carve out ideas over great local fare. The evening will include remarks from The Hon. Tony Perrett MP, Minister for Primary Industries.

Day 2 shifts to timber innovation and construction markets, showing how the demand for sustainable materials is expanding timber’s role in Australia’s building sector. Sessions highlight timber’s role in addressing housing supply, modern methods of construction, and updates on mid-rise timber building codes and design standards. Case studies include a leading-edge social housing project using engineered timber.

In the afternoon, delegates will take part in a guided site tour program, proudly sponsored by Hyne Timber, including visits to a mass timber building, a hybrid prefab construction facility and a development showcasing traditional truss and frame construction.

“This event brings together growers, producers, processors, builders, investors and innovators to shape the future of Queensland’s forest and timber industries,” said Mick Stephens. “It’s a rare opportunity to see the full picture of where the industry is heading and take part in two days of discussion, insight and action.”

Explore the full program and register now at From Paddock to Pre-Fab: Doing Timber Business in Queensland 2025 Conference | Timber Queensland

For further information contact:
Clarissa Brandt, Strategic Relations & Communications Manager, 0416 350 328,
clarissa@timberqueensland.com.au