sentences:  The company was first established in 1994, although it has earlier historical origins from operations undertaken by the state government.Sustainable Timber Tasmania is overseen by a Board of Management who are responsible to the Treasurer and the Minister for Forests.The passing of the "State Forests Act 1885" marked the beginning of regular reporting of forest management activities in Tasmania, conducted by Lands and Surveys Department until the formation of the Forestry Department in 1921.