Forests Forever (W.A.)

See Victoria's Forestry Heritage - https://victoriasforestryheritage.org... Portrays aspects of south-west, Western Australian forests, linking forests and wood to various 'end products'. The film takes an historic approach, covering the early years of forest-based industry operation, through to more recent times. It briefly examines the then 'multiple-use' philosophy; the role of softwood plantations; the use of prescribed fire; and woodchip production. It also reviews then current controversies (+ sound). Produced by SBS for the W.A. Forests Products Association. c.early 1980s. Director/Writer: Dan Shepherd. Photography: Michael Baker, ACS / Richard Malins. Music: Nicholas Melidonis. Editing: Alan Cox. Presenter: Richard Oxenburgh. Sound: Bolette Hall.