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Management Committee under Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA), the initiative tackles key challenges, including outdated timber standards and rising…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….
Applications for the 2025 Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) are now open! This marks the 29th year of identifying and empowering leaders from across Gippsland. The Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) is a comprehensive leadership experience, offering participants exposure to a deep contextual understanding of our region while enhancing individual leadership skills. Interviews will be…
According to Timberbiz, the water rule that had added conditions that plantation forestry needed to meet to participate in the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme has been removed. The removal of the “water rule” was a Labor Party election promise prior to the 2022 Federal Election and following a consultation process 1 June 2024,…
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…
The new FWPA webinar series addresses the ongoing housing challenges in Australia. These sessions are designed to support the forestry industry in response to supply chain challenges and planning for future housing needs. The forest and wood products industry plays a significant role in the Australian government’s plan to build 1.2 million houses in the…
2024 Fire Summit | Prescribed fire: Exploring science, culture and practice Australia is one of the world’s most wildfire prone countries, with wildfires severely impacting our environment, communities and economy. This is exacerbated by climate change and social change. What is working, what isn’t, and what do we need to do differently? Managers of public…