National Forest Industries Plan will underpin ongoing industry growth
Australia’s sustainable forest product industries had a record log harvest in 2016-17, increasing in both value and volume, according to statistics and forecasts published today by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The ABARES report for the March and June quarters 2017 shows growth in demand for Australia’s sustainably managed […]
Government looks to Bioenergy to play greater role in new energy policy
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the Government’s commitment to “reward” biomass in the National Energy Guarantee (NEG), indicating the Government understands Australia’s continuing energy crisis and the underutilised benefits of renewable bioenergy. “Unlike previous approaches, we are not picking winners, we are levelling the playing field. Coal, gas, hydro and biomass will be […]
Strong Government stance on illegal logging welcomed by sustainable Australian forest industry
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the Turnbull Government’s announcement that while it is staying tough on illegal logging, it continues to streamline and reform Australia’s illegal logging regulations for more effective compliance and fair trade. This is important, as a football field of forest is still being illegally cleared in overseas countries every […]
Australia’s pulp and paper industry a world leader in sustainability and innovation
MEDIA RELEASE An independent report assessing Australia’s pulp and paper industry confirms it is a world leader in sustainability and innovation, setting the agenda with ambitious investments in renewable energy and cutting-edge technology to underpin local manufacturing and many regional jobs. Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) CEO Ross Hampton said: “This report reinforces the many […]
AFPA welcomes sale of hardwood plantations in Tasmania
MEDIA RELEASE AFPA welcomes sale of hardwood plantations in Tasmania The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the sale of the forestry rights to approximately 29,000 hectares of hardwood plantations from Sustainable Timber Tasmania to Reliance Forest Fibre. Global Forest Partners is an international forest investment advisory firm with global holdings in Australasia and Latin […]
Prime Minister Turnbull announces National Forest Industries Plan
MEDIA RELEASE Prime Minister Turnbull announces National Forest Industries Plan Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced the development of a comprehensive plan to support the growth and sustainability of the Australian timber industry over the coming decades. In presenting the keynote address to a gathering of some 500 forest industry leaders at the AFPA Gala […]
Historic Trans-Tasman timber industries meeting
MEDIA RELEASE Historic Trans-Tasman timber industries meeting Key leaders of the Australian and New Zealand forestry and forest product industries came together for a Trans–Tasman dialogue in Canberra today. Representing Australia were members of the Australian Forest Products Association Board, led by Chair Mr Greg McCormack. The New Zealand delegation was led by the Chair […]
Federal and State Forestry Ministers back Australia’s sustainable forest industries
MEDIA RELEASE Federal and State Forestry Ministers back Australia’s sustainable forest industries In an historic cross-jurisdictional, bipartisan statement, Australia’s forestry Ministers have released a position statement which calls for Australia to value and grow our forest industries. The Statement released today by the Commonwealth Government and the governments of NSW, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, Northern […]
Australian forest industry leaders descend on Canberra for Gala Dinner
MEDIA RELEASE Australian forest industry leaders descend on Canberra for Gala Dinner Almost 500 forest industry leaders are making their way to Canberra for AFPA’s Industry Gala Dinner – the biggest event on the industry calendar – being held at the Great Hall at Parliament House tomorrow night from 530pm. AFPA CEO Ross Hampton says […]
Government supports co-op initiative for small timber growers
MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to provide funding for two farm forestry cooperatives that will assist small-scale timber growers to collaboratively promote, process and sell their sustainably grown wood products. AFPA CEO Ross Hampton said the initial $200,000 Federal grant would help small timber growers to […]