- 1926-10-13 - 1926-10-13 (Creation)
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The function of the Department was to manage:
- forest areas that contribute to water supply areas;
- timber production;
- other forest produce;
- recreation and tourism;
- flora and fauna;
- forest areas where mining operations have occurred.
The Department was abolished in 1985 and the Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) was formed to take over this organisation's functions.
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Estray Letters Patent (no. 4244) issued by the Commonwealth Government to the Forests Department for a specification "Improvements in and relating to timber seasoning and drying kilns".
The record consists of a copy of the Letters Patent granted as well as the specifications document (including plan).