$10 million commitment for Caboolture sawmill welcomed
Media Release The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed today’s $10 million pledge by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull towards a $50 million expansion of AKD Softwoods’ Caboolture sawmill, which will create 100 new jobs and more than double the mill’s capacity. AFPA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ross Hampton, said the commitment was a significant […]
AFPA pays tribute to Terry Edwards, welcomes Craig Jones to FIAT
MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has paid tribute to retiring Forest Industries Association of Tasmania Chief Executive Officer, Mr Terry Edwards, after a distinguished career as a passionate and effective advocate for Tasmania’s forest industries. AFPA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ross Hampton, congratulated Mr Edwards on 16 years at the helm of […]
Sustainably sourced wood fibre can replace single-use plastic
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed further progress towards a national ban on single-use plastic products, including plastic bags. However, a national approach by the State and Federal Governments to encourage sustainable wood fibre replacement products is needed, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. “It’s great to see recommendations […]
Independent review of NSW Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) confirms they’re meeting environmental…
An independent review of NSW’s Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) has confirmed that they are meeting all environmental objectives and affirmed the need for their long-term extension, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton and Chief Executive Officer of Timber NSW, Ms Maree McCaskill said today. “We welcome the review’s […]
Forestry’s climate change potential captures Parliament’s attention
Federal politicians from all sides of the political spectrum have recognised the enormous potential of our renewable forest industries to help meet Australia’s emissions reduction targets, paving the way for real action from Government to deliver more trees in the ground, sequester more carbon, and create new manufacturing jobs – a win-win for the environment […]
US forest model could show the way for Australia
The forestry model of one of the world’s most respected environmental groups, The Conservation Fund based in Washington DC, is being canvassed to Australia’s forest industries this week, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association, Mr Ross Hampton said today. “Senior Vice President of the Conservation Fund, Mr Robin Murphy, is currently visiting […]
“18 by 2030”: Forest industries pledge to help meet climate targets
Australia’s forest industries are today pledging that with the right policy settings, they will provide a massive 18 megatonnes of greenhouse gas mitigation every year from 2030, Chair of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Greg McCormack said today. “Forest industries have built a project around six key possible sequestration options, which combined, can […]
$70 million forest package welcomed in NSW Budget
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Timber NSW welcomes the $71.8 million funding commitment earmarked in today’s NSW Budget for forest industry initiatives, including investment in new forest plantations. Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said, “Australia’s renewable forest industries need substantial policies to underpin continued investment […]
New forestry research shows need for more trees in Tumut-Tumbarumba area
A new report highlights the urgent need for new investment in forest plantations in the Tumut- Tumbarumba area, with both sides of federal politics now committed to major plans for Australia’s forest industries, Chair of the Softwood Working Group (SWG), Mr Peter Crowe, and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr […]
AFPA welcomes Federal Labor’s pitch for ‘comprehensive’ forestry plan
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed Federal Labor’s commitment, that should it be elected, a Labor Government will deliver “a comprehensive strategic plan” for the forest sector, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. Labor’s Agriculture spokesperson the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon made the commitment whilst campaigning in the federal electorate […]