The National Farmers Federation has identified 20 regional centres, including the key forestry precincts of the Green Triangle and the Gippsland Region, as targets for regional renewal. Source: Timberbiz And the NFF has recommended more than $1.4 billion in new investment to secure their bright future and to provide a blueprint for regional renewal. The…
Gippsland Forestry Hub welcomes the announcement from the Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Assistant Minister for Industry Development, Senator the Hon Jonno Duniam Victorian Minister for Agriculture, Victorian Minister for Regional Development, the Hon Mary-Anne Thomas MP. Victoria’s forestry industries are set to benefit from five new research projects funded by the National Institute…
On 8th of December 2021, Responsible Wood announced the successful recipients from the 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 forests. The 2021/22 program supports local communities to connect with their nearby Responsible Wood certified forests, by contributing…
The GF Hub held a round table forum with The Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, Member for Eastern Victoria region Melina Bath and the Gippsland forestry hub committee members this week with discussions around the support for Victoria’s sustainable native and plantation timber industry. The meeting was…