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Labor commitment to fund Southern Tasmania Regional Forest Industry Hub welcomed
Figures show plantation area still declining, highlighting desperate need for growth policy
The latest forestry statistics show a further decline in the total area of Australia’s forest plantations, highlighting the need for meaningful policy, from both sides of federal politics, to reverse this trend, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest...
Government commits to include forestry operations in $10 million ‘school kids visit agriculture’ program
At a national live streamed forest industries debate, hosted by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) in Launceston last night, Senator Richard Colbeck, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, announced that if re-elected, the Coalition...
Renewable heat and bioenergy can reduce emissions and keep the lights on
Leading up to the 2019 Federal Election, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is urging major political parties to recognise the significant potential of renewable heat and bioenergy to both reduce energy costs for industry and help meet Australia’s...
Government uses National Forest Industries Debate to announce $500 million low interest loans to plant trees
At a national live streamed forest industries debate, hosted by the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) in Launceston last night, Senator Richard Colbeck, Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, announced that a re-elected Coalition...