Forestry Commission

Protects, conserves, and replenishes the natural resources of the state.

Meetings

Go to  our page with the Louisiana Division of Administration  to read meeting minutes.

Members

• 7 Members 

• 5 appointed by the governor 

  • 2 owners or executive managers of interests owning and operating timberlands 

  • 2 owner of farmlands interested in reforestation 

  • 1 pulp and paper mill owner or executive manager 

  • 1 owner or executive manager of interests manufacturing or treating poles, piling, posts, crossties, or veneer.  

• Ex-Officio – head of the department of forestry at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College  

• Ex-Officio – secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Laws and regulations

See laws related to forestry .

Related links

• La. Division of Administration (DOA) Boards and Commissions

• Forestry