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Federal funds to boost timber supply from Tassie farm forests

17 December 2021
The Morrison and Gutwein governments are working together to boost timber supply from farm forests and private native forests in Tasmania, thanks to $500,000 in federal funding for Tasmanian projects. Source: Timberbiz Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries and Senator for Tasm
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Federal funding of $26m to forestry for NIFPI, R&D and illegal timber study

17 December 2021
Australia’s forestry sector has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $26.2 million in funding for forestry with both the Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) and the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) issuing statements to that effect. Funding will assi
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Tas launches grant to help farmers plant trees

15 December 2021
A grant to support farmers to plant trees and prepare for a carbon-neutral economy has officially been launched. The Trees on Farms grant, funded and facilitated by Private Forests Tasmania (PFT), has $600,000 for distribution. Source: Timberbiz PFT’s chief executive officer Pen
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Forestry should be part of gov’t modern manufacturing strategy

13 December 2021
The Federal Government’s move to bring forward local manufacturing project funding amid concerns around supply chain disruption is welcomed but it again highlights why forest industries should be included as part of the Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy (MMS), according to th
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Responsible Wood announces community grant recipients

13 December 2021
Five community groups have been awarded grants from Responsible Wood through their 2021/22 Community Grants Program. Responsible Wood Community Grants are awarded for collaborative community-based projects, activities or events that connect communities to Responsible Wood certified fo
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Date set for Green Triangle awards in 2022

10 December 2021
The Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards Ceremony will be held on 11 March 2022 in Mount Gambier. Celebrating category finalists and announcing the 2021 GTTIA Award winners, the gala event will showcase the individuals and companies achieving great things in the area. Source: Timberb
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Friday analysis: Save $62m by stopping NSW native forestry, no it will cost $622m

10 December 2021
A new study that claimed New South Wales taxpayers would save millions of dollars every year if the harvesting of native timber was stopped drew a sharp intake of breath in a number of quarters this week. None more so than from South East Timber Association secretary Peter Rutherford.
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Trees on Farms grant an incentive for Tasmania to plant

08 December 2021
A grant that will support farmers to plant the right trees in the right place on their land and prepare for a carbon-neutral economy is now open for expressions of interest.  The Trees on Farms grant, funded and facilitated by Private Forests Tasmania, has $600,000 for distribution. S
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Murray Valley potential for forestry plantations

08 December 2021
The Murray Valley timber catchment holds great potential for forestry plantation growth and offers a viable solution to shoring up future timber supply for housing and construction following the Black Summer bushfires, according to a professional forum held in the region last month. S
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New analysis shows forestry can deliver net zero

06 December 2021
Ground-breaking new analysis produced for the Australian Forest Products Association shows for the first time that growth in Australia’s forestry plantation area can help deliver the nation’s “net-zero by 2050” target. Source: Timberbiz AFPA Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said t
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