Australian Government signs up to increase the use of timber in buildings by 2030
At COP28 in Dubai the Australian Government, with 16 other countries committed to increase the use of timber in the built environment by 2030. The Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership Coalition on Greening Construction with Sustainable Wood made the announcement today. Natasa Sikman, Acting CEO of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) said that, “AFPA […]
Government’s climate change advice recognises the important role of forestry and harvested wood pr…
The Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) second Annual Progress Report recognises that the ‘carbon stored in trees’ as well as ‘harvested wood products’ helped reduce Australia’s greenhouse emissions in the year to June 2023. Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Chair Joel Fitzgibbon said “We are delighted by the growing recognition that sustainable forest harvesting makes sense. […]
Australia’s forest products sector will be represented at COP28 by AFPA delegation
AFPA will represent the interests of Australia’s forestry and forest products to fight climate change in Dubai over coming weeks as the world converges on the UAE for COP28 in the continued pursuit to find effective climate solutions, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Natasa Sikman said today. “AFPA is […]
Grow you good thing! Forest products sector celebrates AgDay!
Australia’s forestry and forest products sector is celebrating this year’s AgDay 2023 theme ‘Grow you good thing’ – recognising that our forestry, timber manufacturing and pulp and paper industries are essential to the food and fibre supply chain across the country and the world, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) […]
Government’s agriculture and land sector carbon discussion paper cites farm forestry as net zero s…
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s Agriculture, land and emissions Discussion paper which highlights the important role that sustainable forestry can and is already playing in helping Australia meet its net zero emissions targets, Acting Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Natasa Sikman said today. “The Discussion paper released today highlights farm […]
AFPA congratulates Stephen Ryan ahead of retirement from HVP Plantations
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates Stephen Ryan on a terrific career following HVP Plantations’ announcement of Stephen’s retirement as CEO, and 17 years at the business, Acting Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Natasa Sikman said today. “Stephen has always been a strong and enthusiastic contributor for the forest products sector, and for HVP, […]
Government’s Sustainable Finance Strategy must focus on nature-based technologies as a solution to…
Today the Albanese Government released its consultation paper on its Sustainable Finance Strategy which aims to help Australian companies, investors and the Australian community make the most of the energy and net zero transformation. The paper acknowledges that Australia’s net zero ambition will require a significant amount of private and public investment but disappointingly does […]
AFPA congratulates new NFF President David Jochinke, thanks Fiona Simson
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes newly elected President of the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) David Jochinke to the role and thanks outgoing President Fiona Simson for her collaboration with, and advocacy for, Australia’s forest products sector, Acting Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Natasa Sikman said today. “We congratulate David Jochinke or ‘DJ’ as […]
AFPA pays tribute to Ian Tyson ahead of retirement as Timberlink CEO
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates outgoing Timberlink Australia & New Zealand CEO Ian Tyson on a successful career after more than a decade leading the business. We also thank Ian for his dedication and commitment to the broader forest products sector through service on the AFPA Board and as Chair of the Softwood […]
Speech: Truth in Policy – Calling out Extreme Activists, Speech by the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon
Truth in Policy – Calling out Extreme Activists Speech by the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon Chair, Australian Forest Products Association ANZIF Conference, Gold Coast 17-10-2023 Alongside my national security interests, I spent most of my time in politics fighting for the well-established industries that make a substantial contribution to our economy and employ lots of blue-collar […]