ABARES confirms forest industry growth but new trees are needed
MEDIA RELEASE Australia’s sustainable forest products industries had a record plantation log harvest in 2015-16, increasing in both value and volume, according to statistics published today by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). The ABARES report for the September and December quarters 2016 shows growth in demand for Australia’s sustainably […]
Stokes to be new voice for South Australia forest industries
MEDIA RELEASE The national peak body for forest, wood and paper products, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), has today announced the appointment of John Stokes as its new South Australian Manager. Previously the CEO for Master Builders SA, Mr Stokes brings extensive experience in policy development and advocacy that will continue to develop AFPA’s […]
Budget honours $4m pledge for forest products innovation
MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates the Turnbull Government for honouring its pre-election pledge of $4 million in last night’s Federal Budget to establish a National Institute for Forest Products Innovation. AFPA CEO Mr Ross Hampton said work was already underway to establish two key nodes of the Institute in Launceston, Tasmania […]
Study sheds new light on koala distribution in north east NSW
MEDIA RELEASE A study by the NSW Government using new techniques to more accurately model the distribution of koalas in north east NSW could lead to better management of its habitat, and highlights the need for further research, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) said today. The study by the NSW Department of Industry – […]
Victorian Budget’s $110 million plantations pledge welcomed
MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the Victorian Government’s $110 million investment in the 2017-18 Budget to establish plantations in the Latrobe Valley. AFPA CEO Mr Ross Hampton said today’s announcement will provide a major boost to Victoria’s plantation estate and if properly targeted, strengthen Victoria’s long-term wood supply. Softwood and hardwood […]
New evidence backs case for review of possum’s status
MEDIA RELEASE The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has submitted a nomination to the Federal Government for a review of the status of the Victorian Leadbeater’s Possum, as new evidence shows it is more numerous and occupies a wider habitat range than previously understood. The Federal Government listed the Leadbeater’s Possum as ‘critically endangered’ in […]
Turnbull Government has listened to the manufacturers (including the forest industry) and moved on g…
MEDIA RELEASE The Turnbull Government’s announcement that they would intervene to limit gas exports in times of supply shortages shows that the Government has listened to calls from manufacturers, including the forest industry, to secure affordable domestic gas supplies, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) said today. AFPA CEO Mr Ross Hampton today congratulated the […]
Acclaimed journalist Ellen Fanning to host AFPA’s Gala Dinner
MEDIA RELEASE ABC Radio National journalist Ellen Fanning will host the Australian Forest Products Association’s (AFPA) 3rd biennial Gala Industry Dinner on Tuesday 12 September at the Great Hall in Parliament House. Ms Fanning is best known for her work as an award-winning current affairs journalist. At 24, she broke new ground by becoming the […]
Dumping decision a win for fair trade and Australian manufacturing
MEDIA RELEASE Today’s decision by Assistant Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science Craig Laundy to accept the Anti-Dumping Commission’s findings that companies in China, Indonesia, Brazil and Thailand exported dumped A4 copy paper into Australia is big win for fair trade and an important step towards a level playing field for domestic producers, Australian Forest […]
Gas crisis risks felling forestry industry manufacturing
MEDIA RELEASE Gas contract swaps must be facilitated and implemented urgently to prevent the national gas crisis from causing widespread collapses across manufacturing, the peak industry group for the country’s forestry industries said today. Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) CEO Mr Ross Hampton today called on the Federal government to fully explore the proposal from […]