Forest industries innovation funding welcomed for Launceston R&D centre, but sustained national…
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Forest Industries Association of Tasmania (FIAT) welcome the Federal and Tasmanian Governments announcement of more than $4 million in research funding for forestry projects at Launceston’s National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI) centre, but recognise sustained national funding is needed for forestry-related research. “This second round of research […]
Western Australia RFA extension securing the future of forest industries
A vital milestone for Western Australia’s and the whole country’s forest industries has been achieved with the extension of the WA Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) for an additional 20-years. The landmark agreement signed off by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and WA Premier, Mark McGowan, has been welcomed by the Forest Industries Federation of WA (FIFWA) […]
Andrews Labor Government is playing with timber workers’ lives
The peak industry groups representing the thousands of men and women in Victoria who gain a livelihood from timber and forest industries are demanding that the Andrews Government immediately release an updated Timber Release Plan and deliver certainty regarding Regional Forest Agreements. The Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA), the Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) […]
Government review advises removing barriers which are stopping plantations participating in carbon …
A Departmental review of the restrictions in the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) that effectively exclude plantation and farm forestry projects from the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has confirmed that these barriers should be removed. The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) urges the Government to finally act to allow forestry to play a greater role in […]
Honey Bee Industry backs Regional Forest Agreements as the best way to manage our multi-use forests
Australia’s Honey Bee Industry has backed Australia’s Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) framework as the best way of ensuring our multi-use forests are sustainably managed to benefit the whole community. Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) CEO, Mr Ross Hampton, welcomed the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council’s (AHBIC) media release today committing to work with the forestry […]
Carbon storage potential of timber buildings highlighted by Labor’s Climate Plan
Federal Labor’s Climate Change Action Plan has highlighted the enormous potential of Australian timber to help meet national emissions reduction targets set out by all Parties. “The ALP plan includes $40 million for the development of new Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methodologies. A methodology for timber construction should be at the top of any queue,” Chief […]
AFPA CEO’s reappointment to UN FAO forestry advisory body reinforces Australian sector’s sustain…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton, has been reappointed for a third consecutive term to the international body which advises the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on matters relating to sustainable management of forest industries globally. Mr Hampton sits with representatives from: South Africa, […]
Climate Proofing Australia welcomes Labor’s commitment to climate action on the land, reinvigorati…
Climate Proofing Australia (CPA) welcomes the Federal Opposition’s climate change policy package that delivers on several of CPA’s policy priorities, including reinvigorating the Carbon Farming Initiative, developing new CFI methodologies, and creating “premium” carbon offsets to incentivise projects that deliver multiple benefits. CPA is a conservation and industry alliance comprised of Farmers for Climate Action, […]
Deputy Prime Minister throws support behind South West Slopes Regional Forestry Hub
Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Nationals, Michael McCormack, has backed a Regional Forestry Hub in the South West Slopes (Tumut-Tumbarumba region) of southern NSW, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. In a letter released today by the South West Slopes’ Softwoods Working Group (SWG), […]
Climate Proofing Australia welcomes $30m fund for carbon and biodiversity benefits on farms
Climate Proofing Australia (CPA) welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement of a $30 million pilot Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Program, and urges for more to be done to incentivise carbon projects that deliver the co-benefits of biodiversity, productivity, water quality and landholders and employment. Climate Proofing Australia (CPA) is a conservation and industry alliance comprised of […]