4s stands for Sustainable Society, Schools and Sawmills and is based at the Kuranda District State College. The purpose of the 4Ss project is to:

• develop a focus for the region other than tourism

• develop a sustainable industry for the region and, consequently, improve our quality of life

• educate our children and the community in a real, hands-on, practical, visible way

• promote the region as a centre of excellence in tropical native forestry and environmental studies, and

• promote the concept that the environment is our most valuable economic asset.