A new film on the sustainable cycle of native forestry has been released, providing insight into an often-misunderstood industry. The film was commissioned by the Forest Industries Federation of WA (FIFWA) and aims to promote native forestry and its importance to WA. Source: Timberbiz
According to FIFWA Executive Director Melissa Haslam, the film provides an important reference for people genuinely seeking factual information on native forestry, in a visually appealing and relevant format.
“We are so proud to release this film on behalf of industry,” Mrs Haslam said.
“It really highlights the critical aspects of native forestry, with a tactile theme that will resonate with anyone who appreciates timber. As viewers will discover, maximum recovery is essential and there really is no such thing as a waste product to us.
“Native forestry is a renewable industry, that’s the way we operate to ensure the industry continues to thrive for generations to come.”
Native forestry contributes $220million to the WA economy and directly employs more than 500 people.
Polling conducted earlier this year showed that over 80% of South West voters want the WA Government to do more to support and grow local timber industry jobs and decrease a reliance on timber imports.
“We hope this film will highlight the importance of the native forestry sector in WA and help people understand how crucial it is to continue to effectively manage, utilise, conserve and regenerate a truly renewable and valuable resource,” Mrs Haslam said.
To view the film, head to the FIFWA website or www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxcqQSTUIOI&t=1s
