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Andrews Gov’t has failed all Victorians even the Greens

24 May 2023
Forestry Australia is dismayed by the announcement to stop native forest harvesting in Victoria at the end of the year, highlighting that the government has failed all Victorians in making this decision. Source: Timberbiz The Victorian Government’s decision to end native forest harves
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Rationality did not prevail so Andrews put a quick end to native forestry

24 May 2023
The timber industry has universally condemned yesterday’s announcement that the Victorian native timber industry is to be shut down by the end of this year. The decision has been described as flawed, disgraceful, gut-wrenching and devastating. Source: Timberbiz “This Government&
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FPC prepares to plant 3.3 million pines

22 May 2023
The Forest Products Commission is busy preparing the ground to plant this season’s crop of 3.3 million pine seedlings, to replenish and grow Western Australia’s softwood plantation estate. Source: Timberbiz Timber harvested from these plantations supplies about 70% of the
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WA conference integrating trees on farms

22 May 2023
An upcoming conference in Manjimup in Western Australia will host an impressive line-up of speakers, looking at all facets of integrated trees on-farm. Source: Timberbiz The Integrated Trees On-Farm Conference is being organised by the South West Timber Hub and the Southern Forests Co
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Mount Gambier City Council defers decision to join SAFPA

22 May 2023
Mount Gambier City Council has deferred a decision to consider becoming a member of the South Australian Forest Products Association which would incur a yearly membership fee of $3000.  Source: Timberbiz, SE Voice The significance of the forestry industry in Mount Gambier prompted cou
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Bunnings watching how WA Govt harvests jarrah for Alcoa

19 May 2023
Bunnings is keeping an eye on how timber harvested by the West Australian government to allow Alcoa to mine has been labelled sustainable despite no rehabilitation of the jarrah forests being completed in 60 years of bauxite mining. Source: WA Today In 2020, UK company BSI audited the
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Governments need to remember timber is Australian Made

17 May 2023
This Australian Made Week, Australia’s sustainable forest products sector recognises the importance of locally made and manufactured timber and wood fibre. Source: Timberbiz Australian Forest Products Association CEO Joel Fitzgibbon said that having Australian Made is good for fightin
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Forestry Australia’s year of strong growth

17 May 2023
Forestry Australia has reported another year of strong growth with membership rising to more than 1,120, representing an increase of 20% in three years. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Australia Chief Executive Officer, Jacquie Martin, said she was particularly delighted that student and y
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AFCA restructure Carlie Porteous to step back

17 May 2023
With a forward focus on the strategic opportunities and operational challenges for forest contracting businesses, peak body Australian Forest Contractors Association is restructuring. Source: Timberbiz “AFCA has experienced considerable growth in its membership base,” Adan Taylor, Cha
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Planet Ark co-founder now chair of FSC Australia

12 May 2023
A co-founder of Planet Ark Jon Dee has been elected Chair of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in Australia and New Zealand. Source: Timberbiz Mr Dee will serve a term of 12 months, replacing Matthew Crapp from New Forest Management, who was elected at the 2022 AGM. The FSC board i
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