Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsThe powers and functions of the Bureau shall, subject to the regulations and the directions of the Minister, be:
(a) advising the Administrations of the Territories on all matters pertaining to the management of forests;
(b) the management of forests placed under its control by the Governor‑General;
(c) the establishment of experimental stations for the study of sylviculture, forest management and forest protection;
(d) the provision of educational facilities for the training of professional foresters;
(e) the establishment and awarding of forestry scholarships;
(f) the collection and distribution of forestry information;
(g) the publication of reports and bulletins dealing with forestry;
(ga) collecting statistics and information regarding timber supplies and requirements in Australia, and formulating programmes in respect of the supply, production and distribution of timber in Australia, and the importation into, and exportation from, Australia of timber;
(gb) advising the Government of the Commonwealth or any instrumentality of that Government, or, when so requested, the Government of any State, or any instrumentality of the Government of any State, or any body or person, on matters relating to the supply, production and distribution of timber in Australia, and the importation into, and exportation from, Australia of timber;
(gc) carrying out investigations and research relating to the supply, production, distribution and use of timber; and
(h) such other functions as are prescribed.