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The FPA’s annual report 2022-23 in brief

08 April 2024
Data from the FPA annual report 2022–23 show a continuing strong demand for specialist advice from the FPA about biodiversity, soil, water, geomorphology and cultural heritage, to support the development of forest practices plans on both public and private land. Source: FPA The total
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Protecting giant trees in Tasmanian forests

08 April 2024
For more than 20 years, Sustainable Timber Tasmania’s Giant Tree Policy has been in place to protect live giant trees in Tasmania’s public production forests. Source: Timberbiz Sustainable Timber Tasmania actively searches for live giant trees in areas of forest planned for harvest. A
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Forestry Corp refurbishes in Bathurst

05 April 2024
A new chapter has started for Forestry Corporation in Bathurst with the transformation of its 60-year-old building into a modern office space. Source: Timberbiz The original Forestry building, established by the former Forestry Commission in Panorama Avenue in 1963, has been rebuilt a
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Illegal logging Bill aims to protect Australian market

05 April 2024
The Albanese Government has introduced amendments in Parliament to strengthen laws stopping illegally logged timber from entering the Australian market. Source: Timberbiz Greater investment in timber testing technology, increased enforcement, expanded monitoring and investigation powe
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Opinion: Marcus Musson – log prices have us snagged on a barb

05 April 2024
History is a great predictor of the future, and the log market is no different. March export prices have been released and it feels as though we’re trying to climb a barbed wire fence, but the problem is we’re currently stuck with one leg on either side, our crotch is snagged on a bar
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WA farm forestry grant for pine tree planting

03 April 2024
WA’s Forest Product Commission’s (FPC) Farm Forestry Assist Program, established in 2018, is a one-off grant for farmers and other landowners to plant pine trees on their properties. Source: Timberbiz It is open to farmers and landowners who are interested in establishing 20 to 50-hec
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AFPA MOU with forest contractors to implement ForestFit

03 April 2024
Growers are increasing Australians’ confidence in homegrown forest products with a fully certified supply chain and the backing of the nationally endorsed ForestFit Standard and certification scheme. Source: Timberbiz AFPA members have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with t
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FSC ANZ nominations open for six directorships

03 April 2024
Responsible Forest Management Australia Limited (RFMAL), operating as FSC Australia (FSC ANZ), is accepting nominations for six director positions to join the FSC Australia board of directors. Source: Timberbiz The upcoming board year marks an exciting phase for FSC ANZ as it embarks
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Federal Court’s Strathbogie decision for planned burns

03 April 2024
Forestry Australia has welcomed the decision by the Federal Court to allow planned prescribed burns in the Strathbogie Forest. In the Federal Court, Justice Horan dismissed a move to stop four prescribed burns in the forest. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle F
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Senate stands up for plantation forestry

03 April 2024
The Coalition, the Australian Greens and key Senate crossbenchers have stood up for Australian plantation forestry, fixing laws that would have hampered investment in much needed new forestry plantings, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), Dian
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