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AFPA congratulates Morrison Government on commitment to include forestry in “$100 billion by 2030” growth plan
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the Prime Minister’s commitment to make agriculture, fisheries and forestry a $100 billion industry in Australia by 2030. AFPA also welcomes the new House of Representatives Select Committee to examine rural...
Proposed Federal legislation to protect forestry from activists welcomed, but scope needs broadening while States must enforce their own laws
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA) welcome the Federal Government’s proposed new laws to protect farmers and primary producers, including forest industries from activists. Furthermore, the scope of...
Congratulations to Malcolm Alexander on a magnificent career in forest industries!
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Softwoods Working Group (SWG) congratulate Norske Skog’s Malcolm Alexander on a terrific career, spanning more than 40 years in Australia’s forest industries. Malcolm finishes up today with Norske Skog in Albury,...
Comprehensive survey of Leadbeater’s Possum needed to ensure ongoing conservation efforts are based on the best science
An independent and comprehensive study of the Leadbeater’s Possum population and range is urgently needed to close the significant scientific gaps surrounding the management of this species, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) said today. AFPA CEO Mr...
Removing artificial ERF constraints for forest industries would boost fight against climate change
The artificial barriers preventing forest industry businesses from accessing carbon credits through the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) means the Fund isn’t realising its full potential, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products...