Forest products sector welcomes abolition of carbon market barriers for new timber plantings

Australia’s forest industries welcome the Albanese Government’s move to abolish regulatory barriers preventing new timber plantings participating in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The decision delivers on the Government’s election commitment to scrap the ‘water rule’, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Joel Fitzgibbon said today.   AFPA has been campaigning […]

Australian Forest and Wood Innovations to herald new era of R&D for forest products sector

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes progress to establish a new research and development institute to drive innovation for Australia’s forest products sector, with an agreement struck between the Commonwealth and University of Tasmania (UTAS) on the $100 million National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI), Acting Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Natasa Sikman […]

AFPA welcomes Albanese Government’s plantation establishment grants

Forest plantation establishment grants announced today by the Albanese Government will help Australia grow much needed timber and wood fibre supply for the nation’s future, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Natasa Sikman said today.   Almost $74 million was committed to the Support Plantation Establishment Program through the 2022-23 […]

Sovereign capability and climate can also win through Social Housing Accelerator Fund

The Albanese Government’s $2 billion Social Housing Accelerator Fund announced over the weekend can also be a winner for sovereign capability and climate if the use of Australian timber is prioritised in the construction of these new homes, Acting CEO of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Natasa Sikman said today.   “Through this fund […]

World Environment Day: Sustainable Aussie timber and wood fibre is critical to protect our environme…

This World Environment Day the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is calling on all governments and policymakers to better recognise the role sustainably produced Aussie timber and wood fibre plays in helping the nation to protect the environment. From sequestering carbon, to making low carbon renewable and biodegradable environmentally friendly products, Australia’s sustainable forest sector […]

AFPA congratulates NFF Chair, Fiona Simson’s appointment as Director to WFO

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President Fiona Simson on her election as a Director to the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO). Fiona is a tremendous advocate for Australia’s forest products sector and especially on the benefits of integrating agroforestry on farms as part of climate smart farming principles, Acting Chief […]

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