Australia’s forest industries must be a big part of Net Zero 2050 conversation
To assist the vital policy debate taking place this week about Australia’s climate change targets, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has launched Storing Carbon For A Cleaner Future: A Snapshot, which clearly and succinctly explains the role forest industries are playing and can play in climate change mitigation. AFPA CEO Ross Hampton said, […]
IPCC report backs Australia’s sustainable forest industries to achieve Net Zero by 2050
As Australia contemplates committing to net zero emissions by 2050, decision makers should heed the advice of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that says sustainably managing our native forests for timber, delivers the best climate change mitigation results, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) said today. “The scientific evidence in Australia and internationally […]
Expanding timber plantation estate will help Australia achieve net zero by 2050 and grow regional jo…
Planting 400,000 hectares of new timber plantations won’t only help Australia achieve sovereign capability in timber and fibre supply – it would also help us achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and grow regional jobs, Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said today. Preliminary new AFPA modelling shows that planting […]
AFPA welcomes new Forestry Australia identity for IFA-AFG
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes and congratulates the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) – Australian Forest Growers (AFG) transition to its new name – Forestry Australia. “AFPA has a long and productive working relationship with IFA-AFG, and we welcome the move to the new Forestry Australia name and brand, a new […]
AFPA welcomes new industry and energy & emissions reduction ministers in federal reshuffle
Australia’s forest industries welcome new Federal Industry Minister Angus Taylor and Assistant Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Tim Wilson who take on new portfolios in today’s ministerial reshuffle, Acting CEO of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Victor Violante said. “AFPA has worked closely with Angus Taylor as Minister for Energy and […]
National Forestry Ministers’ meeting an important step towards securing Australia’s future timbe…
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the willingness of national, state and territory forestry ministers to work together on policies that will grow Australia’s timber plantation estate, as the nation faces a critical housing timber shortage in the coming decades. AFPA Acting CEO Victor Violante commended Federal Assistant Minister Jonno Duniam for […]
Australia faces timber deficit of 250,000 house frames in 15 years, urgent national plan needed to g…
Australia faces a major sovereign capability gap in the production of timber house frames by 2035 – further signalling how crucial it is for the federal and state governments to deliver policies to urgently drive new production tree plantings. A landmark new report by Master Builders Australia (MBA) and the Australian Forest Products Association […]
Australia’s essential pulp, paper and packaging industry protects and delivers for the nation
Australia’s critically essential pulp, paper and packaging industry has continued to protect and deliver for Australia throughout the pandemic. The industry’s latest Sustainability Report shows how companies have risen to the COVID challenge by increasing production of essential items like tissues, hand towels and boxes, while increasing energy efficiency and driving down greenhouse emissions. […]
Forest industries welcome NSW domestic softwood timber supply boost for more house frames
The Australian Forest Products Association NSW (AFPA NSW) welcomes the NSW Government’s move to divert timber supplies from export to the domestic market. This will see the equivalent of up to 20,000 house frames of softwood log exports impacted by the China trade embargo, stay in Australia. “While it’s not a long-term solution for […]
Industry giant hangs up the saw after creating an enduring legacy
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and South Australian Forest Products Association (SAFPA) congratulate Mount Gambier’s McDonnell family as their softwood timber processing business is sold to AAM Investment Group (AAM). “Ian McDonnell has been a stalwart of the industry and has driven not just the growth of his business but also the broader […]