AFPA welcomes Timberlink Bell Bay investment
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed timber processor Timberlink’s $63 million investment for its Bell Bay facility that will boost manufacturing jobs in Tasmania, CEO of AFPA Ross Hampton said today. “Today’s Timberlink announcement is a significant investment and commitment in future timber processing and manufacturing in one of Australia’s critical timber mills. […]
Forest industries welcome Commonwealth boost for forest growers levy
Australia’s forest industries have welcomed the Federal Government’s $3.8 million commitment from next year for matching research and development funding under the Growers Levy, Chair of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Growers Chamber, Dr Andrew Jacobs said today. “Forest growers have been working hard to extend the Government’s commitment for much needed matching funding […]
Federal Government investment in forest industries R&D will drive innovation and create new cle…
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of more than $7 million in forest industries research and development, as momentum builds for a Launceston-based National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI) that will turbocharge advanced manufacturing opportunities for Australia’s renewable timber and wood products sector. Assistant Minister for Forestry and […]
WA and Vic ignore federal calls to reveal ‘science’ behind native forestry closures
The Victorian and Western Australian state Labor governments have failed to justify their native forestry closures with science after reportedly ignoring requests by the Federal Government for the data underpinning their decisions, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Ross Hampton said today. Last month, Federal Assistant Minister for Forestry Senator Jonno […]
High Court refusing leave to appeal, a major win for Victoria’s sustainable native timber industry
Victoria’s forest industries have welcomed today’s High Court decision to refuse the Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum request to appeal to the High Court in their case against VicForests. This decision is a vindication for Victoria’s sustainable and essential native hardwood forest industry and the Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) framework, the Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) […]
Forest industries should be included in Modern Manufacturing Strategy amid supply chain concerns
The Federal Government’s move to bring forward local manufacturing project funding amid concerns around supply chain disruption is welcomed – but it again highlights why forest industries should be included as part of the Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS), Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Ross Hampton said today. “Supply chains […]
AFPA welcomes new AFCA General Manager, Carlie Porteous
Australia’s forest industries welcome the appointment of Carlie Porteous as new General Manager of the Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA), Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Ross Hampton said today. “Carlie has developed a positive reputation within Australia’s forest industries over the past decade, including serving on the AFPA Board […]
More timber plantations can help get Australia to net-zero by 2050, new study shows
Ground-breaking new analysis produced for the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) shows for the first time that growth in Australia’s forestry plantation area can help deliver the nation’s “net-zero by 2050” target. AFPA Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said this report reveals the extremely positive impact a surge in Australia’s timber plantations would deliver on […]
Farm forestry can deliver benefits for farmers, battle climate change and help with the timber short…
Adding timber production trees to farms can yield significant productivity and financial benefits for landowners as well as increase property values, according to landmark new research. The Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) paper, which reveals that a take-up of farm forestry would also help strengthen regional economies, has been welcomed by the Australian Forest […]
Urgent action needed to save Christmas lunch, as supermarkets warn of food shortages if essential ti…
Pressure is mounting to solve the nation’s ‘pallet gate’ shortage as Australia’s largest pallet producer says it’s days away from stopping production, threatening the availability of food and drinks on supermarket shelves in the lead up to Christmas, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) said today. The Age […]