Pre-fabricated engineered wood for construction such as CLT and glulam are well established overseas and the industry is co-hosting a CSIRO workshop about ways to kick-start innovation in the forest industry in Australia. Source: PR Wire, Timberbiz
This is a key question for the industry in terms of increasing the value and long-term security of the sector.
Our focus is on promoting discussion and engaging a range of views, and we are seeking tangible outcomes to light a path for the forest industry,” National President of the Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) Mr de Fégely said.
The workshop will explore ways of increasing both the value and security of forest resources. It will touch on increasing the value of the existing forest resource; increasing the productivity of the resource; and managing risks to the resource such as pests, diseases, climate change and social licence to operate.
“Scientists, and other land managers with an interest in forestry will facilitate sessions in which audience participation is vital,” Mr de Fégely said.
“The key points raised will be captured and prepared as a discussion paper, which will complement the outcomes of the recent Forest Industry Advisory Council inquiry.
“While focusing on the opportunities for wood as an environmentally sustainable, carbon positive construction material, the workshop will also identify barriers to innovation.”
Facilitating Innovation in the Forest Sector CSIRO and IFA joint workshop will be held on Friday 20 November 2015 in Launceston.
