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FWPA welcomes new board directors

20 November 2024
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed new Forest and Wood Products Australia board directors – Matt Crapp, Dr Michelle Freeman and Cameron McDonald and thanks outgoing directors – Stephen Dadd, Nick Roberts and Yvonne Pengilly for their service and commitment to our
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International Hardwood Conference review

18 November 2024
On 7-8 November the 10th edition of the International Hardwood Conference was held at the Hilton Vienna Park in the Austrian capital. The Conference was hosted by the Fachverband der Holzindustrie Österreichs, which co-organized the event with the two usual partners: the European Orga
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Ten forestry leaders celebrated at AFCA awards night

18 November 2024
Five new Hall of Fame Inductees, three Industry Champions and two Icons of forest contracting were celebrated at the Australian Forest Contracting Association Gala Dinner and Industry Excellence Awards on 14 November. Source: Timberbiz One hundred and twenty people gathered at the eve
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Hyne Timber’s new storage facility completed

13 November 2024
Hyne Timber has officially marked the completion of its new 4700m2 storage facility with a ribbon cutting celebration held at the Tumbarumba Sawmill. Source: Timberbiz Joined by the Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, the new Mayor of the Snowy Valleys Council Councillor Julia Ham,
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Australia at COP29 promoting our role in forestry

11 November 2024
Australia’s forestry sector will be represented at the United Nations’ 29th Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan to promote the important role our forestry and forest products sector is already playing, as well as its further potential to help Australia
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Weekend rallies against native timber barking up the wrong tree

04 November 2024
Sustainable Timber Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government have defended the native timber industry in the wake of rallies at the weekend calling for an end to the industry. Source: Timberbiz The rallies, organised by the Bob Brown Foundation, were held in Hobart as well as Sydney, Bris
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Amanda Nagle recognised with inaugural John Kiely award

01 November 2024
A new award has been named in honour of long-time Hamilton resident John Kiely, recognising high achieving individuals in the hardwood plantation sector. Source: Timberbiz The John Kiely Award was launched at Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP) 15th anniversary dinner at the weekend
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Industry dinner in Tasmania embodies the core mission for forestry

01 November 2024
In October the Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network held its industry dinner, themed Building Strength Together in Launceston. The night really embodied the TFFPN’s core mission, which is to provide a platform for greater connection, cohesion and collaboration within the fore
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Symposium highlights sustainable management of Australian forests

30 October 2024
Around 300 scientists, researchers, forestry professionals and foresters have gathered for Forestry Australia’s National Symposium being held in Ballarat this week. The key theme for the Symposium is healthy and resilient forests for our future. Source: Timberbiz Acting Forestry Austr
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Ballarat welcomes 300 forestry professionals for a national symposium

28 October 2024
A cross-section of the nation’s leading minds have converged in Ballarat, to discuss the goal of creating a healthy and resilient future for Australia’s forests and share knowledge and ideas to ensure forests can provide a wide range of benefits for generations to come. Source: Timber
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