Policy incentives for tree farmers needed as plantation estate shrinks by number of house-frames use…
New Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) analysis has revealed that Australia’s forestry plantation estate has shrunk by the equivalent of 76-thousand timber house-frames as farmers and landowners pivot to other commodities which pay higher, short term, returns. Over the last six years the loss to the national estate has been staggering. It has fallen […]
Forest industries vital to Albanese Government’s emission reduction targets
Australian forest industries’ continued participation in the carbon market is essential if the Albanese Government is to achieve its ambitious emissions reduction targets, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Ross Hampton said today. Responding to concerns Independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock raised in the media today about recent […]
250,000 house frames short by 2035 – new report confirms looming cliff without new plantings
Australia’s housing construction sector faces a serious timber supply gap by mid-century if the nation doesn’t move quickly to implement the billion new production trees plan, a new Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) report has found. The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Master Builders Australia (MBA) says the final report released this […]
Sustainable forestry is part of the solution to Australia’s environmental crisis
The State of the Environment report released today paints a sobering picture of the challenges facing the Australian landscape, and highlights the need for our sustainable forest industries to play a greater role in the solution, Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said. “The report highlights the urgent need to […]
Forest industries reaffirm workplace safety as top priority
This National Farm Safety Week 2022, Australia’s forest industries have reaffirmed that workplace safety is the number one priority sector wide. From tree harvesting operations in the forest to the sawmill floor and product transport, forest industries strive for the safest working environment for all employees, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association […]
Research funding confirms forest products as industries of the future
The role of forest products as industries of the future has been affirmed with this week’s announcement of funding from the Australian Research Council for new research hubs and training centres. Acting CEO of the Australian Forest Products Association Victor Violante said this funding highlights the essential role being played by forest industries in delivering […]
Sustainable Fibre Packaging Shines at Australasian Packaging Awards
Sustainable, renewable fibre packaging has featured heavily at the Australasian Packaging Innovation and Design Awards announced today, showing the diversity, functionality and beauty of paper and cardboard as a packaging material. “Fibre-based packaging solutions were finalists in almost every category at today’s awards, highlighting how food and grocery manufacturers, brand owners, product designers, retailers and […]
Urgent Progress Needed on Billion Trees Plan
Urgent progress on the Billion Trees Plan is required if Australia is to have sufficient fibre to meet its future needs, CEO of the Australian Forest Products Association Ross Hampton said today. “Getting more trees in the ground now is an absolute must,” Ross Hampton said. “Trees are the most economically efficient and effective […]
AFPA looks forward to working with Senator Janet Rice, reaffirmed Greens forests spokesperson
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes returning Federal Greens forests spokesperson, Senator Janet Rice and looks forward to working with her and the rest of the Federal Greens on advancing Australia’s sustainable forest industries, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Ross Hampton said. “Congratulations to Senator Rice and the rest of the Greens’ parliamentary […]
University of Sunshine Coast researcher wins national forest industries award
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates Dr Sam Van Holsbeeck of the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Forest Research Institute on winning the Blue-Sky Young Researcher Innovation Award, becoming Australia’s national competition winner. Organised by AFPA, the Australian national competition is the first stage of the highly prestigious international competition sponsored by the International […]