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Forestry Australia’s mentoring program applications to close

16 January 2023
Applications for Forestry Australia’s 2023 Mentoring Program close on 30 January 2023. The organisation says 31 applications have already been received but that there were still places available and time to register an interest. Source: Timberbiz Applications Close on Monday, January
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AFPA board member to head New Forests

16 January 2023
The Australian Forest Products Association has welcomed the appointment of board member and forest industries leader Mark Rogers as CEO of New Forests. Source: Timberbiz Mr Rogers is taking on the role from David Brand who will become New Forests Chair following an exemplary career le
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Building approvals fall for 2022 as expected

11 January 2023
A fall in building approvals at the end of 2022 is the next step in what has been a very well-broadcast downturn in the housing market caused by the increase in the cash rate according to HIA Economist Tom Devitt. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its mont
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Forest industry ready to build Tassie homes

11 January 2023
The Tasmanian forestry industry says it has geared up production to assist the government meet its commitment to build 10,000 new homes by 2032. Source: Timberbiz In last year’s State of the State report, the then Premier announced the Government would commit to building 10,000 new ho
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FSC public consultation on revised National Risk Assessment

09 January 2023
FSC ANZ wants its stakeholders to participate in the public consultation on its revised National Risk Assessment (NRA) for Australia. Source: Timberbiz “FSC ANZ is undertaking an unscheduled revision of our National Risk Assessment to ensure the FSC Controlled Wood system continues to
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AFPA welcomes the Federal government’s commitment to grants program

09 January 2023
Australia’s forest industries will benefit from newly opened Commonwealth grants that aim to drive innovation in timber and wood fibre processing, encouraging manufacturers to value-add by upgrading processing facilities or creating new products, according to Australian Forest Product
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More R&D a welcome step forward

21 December 2022
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed a decision by Australia’s forestry growers to continue their enhanced research, development, and extension investment which sees forest grower levy funds and additional voluntary grower cash contributions matched with fund
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Forestry Australia mentoring program continues and applications are open

21 December 2022
Forestry Australia will continue its mentoring program after an immensely successful first year, which saw 100% of mentees report that they were highly satisfied or satisfied with the program. Source: Timberbiz The inaugural program connected experienced forestry professionals with th
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Unlocking Opportunities for Plantation Forestry Expansion in the Green Triangle

21 December 2022
Expansion of forestry plantations and trees on farms are a likely outcome in an emerging carbon market as the economy looks for pathways to achieve net-zero emissions. The Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub (GTFIH) has released a report it commissioned with The University of South A
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Gippslander joins FWCA board as director

21 December 2022
Gippsland firewood supplier Mick Harrington has joined the FWCA Board as a new director. He replaces Tasmania’s Kelly Wilton who has stepped down from the Board after two years. No stranger to the political process, Mr Harrington was a candidate for the Nationals in the Senate b
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