The Board is funded by a Government imposed levy, collected from the sale of all crown saw logs. The Structure of the Board. The Board comprises a minimum of five members to a maximum of seven members, appointed by the Tasmanian Minister for Forests. More than half of the members are appointed on the nomination of the Forest Industries Association of Tasmania. At least two members are appointed on the recommendation of Forestry Tasmania, and at least one of these must be a member of Forestry Tasmania.
Board members serve for a three year term and can be reapointed.
The Chair of the Board is elected annually.