Australia’s pulp and paper industries lead the way in sustainability and innovation
Australia’s renewable pulp and paper industries are leading the way in global sustainability and innovation, according to a new report, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. “The 2018 National Pulp and Paper Sustainability Report confirms Australia’s renewable pulp and paper industries are setting the agenda with […]
Opportunities for forest industries in bioenergy, but governments need to do more
A new report prepared for Bioenergy Australia shows a lot more can be done by the federal and state governments to encourage development of bioenergy opportunities and to establish them as viable renewable energy alternatives, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. “Released today, the Bioenergy state […]
AFPA and Timber NSW welcome RFA extension
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and Timber NSW have welcomed today’s announcement from the Commonwealth and NSW governments to extend the State’s Regional Forest Agreements for an additional 20 years, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton and General Manager of Timber NSW, Ms Maree McCaskill said today. “Forest and timber industry stakeholders […]
AFPA welcomes nearly $9 million in new forest industry research projects
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes today’s announcements by the Federal, Tasmanian and South Australian Governments, of nearly $9 million in combined funding and industry support for the inaugural round of research projects, through the National Institute for Forest Products Innovation (NIFPI), Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. The Launceston […]
AFPA throws its support behind AgDay!
Today is AgDay. A day for all Australians to stop and recognise the important role our primary industries play in producing food and fibre products that Australians use in everyday life, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. A new survey conducted for AgDay by TEG Insights […]
Latest data confirms Australia needs to plant new trees to meet growing demand
The latest data confirms that Australia needs to plant more trees to meet growing demand for renewable fibre-based products, both in Australia and overseas, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Mr Ross Hampton said today. There is strong domestic demand for wood products with a 4.4 per cent increase in house […]
AFPA welcomes release of Australian Forest Stewardship Council benchmark
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the announcement of a new forest certification standard, developed specifically for Australia, to support the sustainable management of forests across the country, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. “The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) national standard for Australia builds on the global FSC standard framework […]
AFPA congratulates AKD Softwoods on NSW sawmilling acquisition
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates AKD Softwoods on its finalised acquisition of Carter Holt Harvey Timber Pty Ltd (CHHT) sawmilling assets in NSW today, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said. The now acquired CHHT sawmilling assets include a sawmill and timber treatment facility in Tumut, a 50 per cent interest […]
AFPA welcomes the launch of a new bioproducts hub
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the launch of the new Processing Advanced Lignocellulosics (PALS) Hub, hosted at Monash University in Melbourne. The new research facility will focus on how to transform wood and other organic waste into new, useable and renewable products, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. “A […]
AFPA congratulates Altus/Mitsui on renewable wood pellet partnership
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates Altus Renewables and Mitsui on their new partnership in production of renewable wood pellets for use in power stations, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. Altus and Mitsui have entered into a new long-term wood pellet offtake agreement in relation to Altus’ Tuan wood […]