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We are proud of our firefighters in NSW, QLD and WA
With NSW, QLD and WA declared in a State of Emergency due to catastrophic bushfires burning across the states, AFPA acknowledges the tireless work of all firefighters and volunteers who are risking their lives to save homes, lives and our precious forests. Our forest...
Forest industries leaders recognised for contribution in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) congratulates both Michelle Lauder and Ron Adams as award recipients in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. Michelle Lauder has been awarded the Public...
World Environment Day a chance to recognise role of forest industries in fighting climate change
This World Environment Day is an opportunity to stop and recognise the excellent role that Australia’s forest industries play in fighting climate change and improving the overall environment, here in Australia and across the world, Chief Executive Officer of the...
Great Koala National Park a $757 million and 2000 job loss to NSW economy
Independent economic modelling of the impact of the proposed Great Koala National Park on the NSW North Coast has found it could lead to a $757 million a year hit to the NSW economy and cut almost 2000 jobs, devastating communities across the region where the timber...
Climate Proofing Australia: A whole-of-landscape approach to tackling climate change
Agriculture, forestry and ecological restoration leaders call for allied front on climate policy 20 February 2019, Canberra – Representatives from the agriculture, forestry and ecological restoration industries have today launched an unprecedented cross-sector...
Pre-budget submission: Forest industries proposals for the 2019-20 Federal Budget
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the opportunity to submit comment on important forest industries proposals for the 2019-20 Federal Budget. The forest, wood and paper products industry supports up to 120,000 direct jobs across the full...
AFPA welcomes start of construction on Hyne Timber’s new GLT plant
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the announcement that the first sod has been turned and construction started on Hyne Timber’s innovative glue laminated timber (GLT) manufacturing plant to be located on their existing processing site near...
First infringement notice issued under Australia’s Illegal Logging Act welcomed
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government of the first infringement notice issued in Australia under the Illegal Logging Act, Chief Executive Officer of AFPA, Mr Ross Hampton said today. The Queensland-based...
AFPA congratulates Circa on green light to sell bio-based solvent in EU
The Australian Forest Products Association welcomes the announcement from Circa Group that it has been approved to sell its non-toxic, bio-based solvent Cyrene™, in the European Union (EU). This is yet another example of excellent innovation, typical in Australia’s...
Australian forestry delegation lands in Japan to celebrate and reinforce trade relationship
An Australian forest industries delegation is in Japan this week meeting with Japanese industry leaders and government officials. The trip is aimed at forging stronger trade ties and to reinforce Australia’s sustainable forest management practices. “The delegation...