The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is a Western Australian Government trading enterprise established under an Act of Parliament, responsible for the development and marketing of the state's renewable timber resources.

(https://www.wa.gov.au/government/premier-and-cabinet-ministers/jackie-jarvis) Prior to the establishment of the commission, commercial logging and harvesting, as well as sharefarming, was undertaken by the then-Department of Conservation and Land Management.

Terry Redman, noted in the media release announcing Dr Biggs' departure that his contribution to the industry was both appreciated and respected across Australia.

[3] Through his role at the FPC, Paul has been dedicated to strengthening the industry and the regional communities it supports while maintaining a strong focus on good environmental management.

(https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2021/10/New-legislation-to-enable-carbon-trading-by-Forest-Products-Commission.aspx Archived 5 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine) The Forest Products Commission works with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and Department of Fire and Emergency Services on fire suppression and fuel reduction activities to protect forest assets and property.