ABARES is currently undertaking an analysis of the long-term demand and supply outlook for Australia’s forest sector. Source: Timberbiz
Through a series of workshops, ABARES is seeking input from industry and other stakeholders to assist in the development of underlying parameters and assumptions.
This will ensure that key drivers affecting the industry are incorporated into the analysis.
The ABARES modelling framework will be used to forecast levels of forest harvesting, product output and infrastructure investment out to 2050.
The types of parameters that will be included in the analysis include market factors such as exchange rates, housing construction and economic growth; government policies which may affect log supply; and a range of options for investment in new processing capacity.
The first workshop was held in Canberra on March 1 and included participants from Federal Government agencies, as well as AFPA, Timber Communities Australia and the Housing Industry Association.
Workshops will be held in Adelaide (March 7-8), Melbourne (March 12-13), Sydney (March 14-15) and Brisbane (March 19-20).
ABARES will be hosting a workshop as a side event to the regular AFPA policy and chamber meetings in Melbourne on March 22. AFPA members are encouraged to participate. This workshop is also open to non-AFPA industry representatives.
