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Softwoods group pleased with Forestry Action Plan commitment

28 August 2024
The Softwoods Working Group has welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of the Forest Industry Action Plan and the commitment to the community, workers, and the industry in developing this plan. Source: Timberbiz “The plan’s development will be overseen by an Independent Forestry P
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Decades of data for more productive plantations

26 August 2024
Three recently completed, FWPA-funded projects using data spanning 30 years in Australian forestry plantations have resulted in actionable recommendations and guidance for improving productivity, profitability and health of plantation forests. Sources: Timberbiz, FWPA The three projec
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Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme inquiry

26 August 2024
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed news the Australian Senate will be conducting an inquiry into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) over the coming months. Source: Timberbiz TFPA Chief Executive, Nick Steel, congratulated Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrre
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Vocal bipartisan support for forestry

26 August 2024
Following ongoing vocal bipartisan support for forestry in the Tasmanian State Parliament, the Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) has welcomed similar support from the two major parties in our nation’s capital this week. Source: Timberbiz TFPA Chief Executive, Nick Steel, sa
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40 Years of Timber Towns advocating for forestry

23 August 2024
Celebrating 40 years since Timber Towns Victoria’s first inception in 1984, members recently toured the Baw Baw Shire region as part of their Annual General Meeting and yearly forum. Source: Timberbiz The Baw Baw Shire was one of many regions that were impacted by the Victorian
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Grow Your Own workforce plan for Queensland

23 August 2024
Timber Queensland has partnered with Jobs Queensland to develop a workforce plan and action-based initiatives for the forest and timber industry through a state government funded ‘Grow Your Own’ program. Source: Timberbiz Representatives from employers in the Wide Bay region met regul
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Consultation on national illegal logging reforms

23 August 2024
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s consultation process on new draft rules that complement the national illegal logging reforms, to allow for industry feedback. Source: Timberbiz The AFPA supports the strengthening of illegal logging laws
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New home sales up on last year

21 August 2024
Sales of new homes in the three months to July 2024 were 11.1% higher than at the same time last year according to HIA Economist, Maurice Tapang. Source: Timberbiz The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states and is a
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George the Farmer tells 600 students stories of wood

21 August 2024
In celebration of National Forestry Day, 600 students gathered at Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier yesterday for a concert featuring George the Farmer. The event was a unique blend of music, storytelling, and education, designed to highlight the importance of forestry and it
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Forestry Day raising awareness of the critical need for timber

21 August 2024
Yesterday’s National Forestry Day was a time to celebrate the importance of Australia’s forest industries and the benefits they provide for our country and the rest of the world. Without forestry, timber, wood-fibre – the jobs and products they create – and the communities they
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