Great Southern is committed to conducting all of its business activities in an environmentally responsible way and strictly complies with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as its own comprehensive environmental management system (EMS). 

At Great Southern, we feel very privileged to live and work in some of the most unique and beautiful landscapes Australia has to offer, and we are committed to protecting these natural resources for the enjoyment of all for generations to come.
 
Large scale hardwood plantations such as those managed by Great Southern reduce carbon, contribute to the protection of old-growth native forests, and assist in addressing major degradation problems including salinity and erosion which have been caused by historic over-clearing of native vegetation. They also play a significant role in restoring the health of river catchments.

Great Southern Plantations, and the broader plantation industry has a long-term commitment to sustainability. Plantation-grown timber is a renewable resource and its products, such as the paper produced from the trees, are able to be recycled.  

Through its organic olives projects, Great Southern produces olives grown under organic conditions, in the largest Australian olive groves of their kind, which are used for the production of organic extra virgin olive oil.

In order to achieve and maintain organic certification, the highest level of organically certified horticultural practices are utilised.  These organic processes minimise risk to the environment as they exclude the use of synthetically compounded fertilisers, pesticides, growth regulators and other potentially harmful substances.

Health, Safety & Environment Policy 
Great Southern Limited values its employees, contractors, customers and the environment and communities in which we operate and live. We are committed to comply with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) laws and obligations under Commonwealth, Territory and State Legislation, regulations and the voluntary requirements to which our organization subscribes.
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Special water report
Great Southern has produced a comprehensive overview of the company's response to climate change, drought and water issues. 
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Great Southern Environment Statement
Great Southern is committed to the care of the environments in whcih it operates, as outlined in its Environment policy statement.
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Great Southern Tiwi Islands environment fact sheet
Great Southern Limited and the Tiwi Land Council are working in partnership to develop a
sustainable forestry industry on the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin.
 Tiwi Islands forestry