The Australian Government is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable forestry by partnering with Papua New Guinea (PNG) through the PNG Forestry Twinning Program. This initiative, backed by development funding, aims to enhance technical assistance, capacity building, and sustainable forest management in PNG. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy, Matt Lowe, highlighted that this…
The Australian Government, in collaboration with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), has launched the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program, a $100 million initiative aimed at advancing research and innovation in the nation’s forest and wood products industries. As part of this initiative, AFWI has announced its second National Open Call for research projects,…
Australia’s timber construction leaders have joined forces to launch the Future Framing Initiative (FFI), a groundbreaking program designed to modernise timber design standards and strengthen the industry’s competitive edge. Led by a newly appointed Project Management Committee under Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA), the initiative tackles key challenges, including outdated timber standards and rising…
Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) launched their More Houses Sooner Report, which is the first and only in-depth study to project the total dwellings required by 2034 to reach equilibrium and affordability levels. Australia needs approximately 2.48 million new dwellings by 2034 to keep up with population growth and improve housing affordability, according to…
AFWI’s National Open Call for Research is back, with Expressions of Interest (EOI) opening on Friday, 7 March, for projects that deliver transformative, industry-focused research to support Australia’s forestry and forest products industries. This call encourages innovative ideas that lead to commercial outcomes, which tackle industry challenges or entrepreneurial opportunities. What’s new? For this round,…
The Gippsland Forestry Hub has announced its 2024/25 committee, reflecting a dynamic blend of expertise across its Executive and General Committees. The Executive Committee, led by Chair Trevor Nicklen, continues to focus on sustainable forestry initiatives, while the General Committee introduces fresh perspectives, including members from diverse sectors such as local government, education, and industry….
On Friday 18th October 2024, The Gippsland Forestry Hub proudly launched its Steps Towards a Greener Future report at a luncheon held on Friday at the Morwell Innovation Centre, bringing together key industry stakeholders, government representatives, and community leaders to discuss the future of sustainable forestry in Gippsland. Attendees heard from Alastair Woodard, Director of Technical…
TAFE Gippsland has recently announced a new Certificate II in Forest Operations for students at their TAFE Gippsland Morwell campus. This certificate is the perfect starting point for people wanting a career in the Australian forestry industry. It is a nationally recognised qualification, offering hands-on experience that opens doors to entry-level roles such as forestry…
Applications are now open for research projects that will advance research and innovation in Australian forest and wood products. The first of four $5 million national open calls for forestry research projects opened today, aimed at establishing new high-value wood products, developed in Australia. The funding is part of the Albanese Government’s grant agreement with…
This year’s Forestry Australia Symposium will be held from Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 October 2024, in Ballarat, Victoria. The Symposium is known as the premier Australian meeting for forest scientists, foresters and forest growers. The 2024 Symposium theme ‘Healthy and resilient forests for our future,’ will explore the concepts that underpin the science and…