ForWood Newsletter

  • 27.10.22: George the Farmer goes ‘In the Classroom’ with three new videos
    ForestLearning has released three new ‘In the Classroom’ educational videos, to help teachers and students gain a better understanding of the benefits of forestry and where our wood and paper comes from, in partnership with George the Farmer. The videos feature Simone and Ben alongside the much-loved children’s character and ABC TV star, George the Farmer, ...Read More

  • 27.10.22: Changes coming to National Construction Code 2022
    The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, which was initially slated for release in September, has been delayed and is now unlikely to be published until at least October. Here, we provide an overview of what the forestry and wood products sector can expect. The NCC sets the minimum technical design and construction provisions for Australian ...Read More

  • 27.10.22: Boosting gender diversity in the forestry sector
    FWPA continues to support the Australian forestry industry’s commitment to increasing the participation of women across the sector workforce, through its involvement with the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) Diversity and Inclusion Charter. The results of the third annual industry-wide survey on the topic are soon to be released. The Charter sets out eight commitments ...Read More

  • 27.10.22: Wood science convention offers a glimpse into the future of timber use
    The 65th Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) International Convention was held between July 10 and 15 at Kingscliff, NSW, covering the very latest findings in timber research, as well as some exciting potential future developments. 150 delegates from 21 countries attended the event, under the theme “A Global Perspective of the Present and ...Read More

  • 27.10.22: CEO hits the road to meet members
    FWPA’s CEO Andrew Leighton has been busy travelling Australia in recent months to visit forestry and wood products businesses as part of his ‘Meet the members’ tour. Andrew has already visited member companies in Victoria, southern Queensland and the Green Triangle, with plans to head to Western Australia and Tasmania. “So far I have visited ...Read More

  • 27.10.22: Wood – The Ultimate Renewable™ reaches far and wide
    Earlier this year, FWPA unveiled the latest consumer marketing initiative for The Ultimate Renewable™. The campaign marked a new brand ambassador, Adam Dovile. The aim of the campaign, which launched on Sunday 19 June and ran for two months, was to reinforce public awareness of wood’s sustainable characteristics as well as generate consumer and industry engagement with ...Read More

  • 27.10.22: Say "No" To Misleading Marketing Claims
    The Misleading Claims Kit has recently been updated to help the forestry and wood products industry identify and act against misleading environmental marketing claims that may reduce the appeal of timber and wood products. The kit has been prepared with members and the supply chain in mind and will provide a resource to help our industry formulate ...Read More

  • 27.10.22: Add Star Power with Better Homes & Gardens’ Adam Dovile
    The recently launched consumer marketing campaign for The Ultimate Renewable™ features television ads fronted by Adam Dovile of Seven’s Better Homes and Gardens. Adam’s involvement as the new brand ambassador for The Ultimate Renewable™ will now extend beyond Australia’s television screens, and into the industry itself, with an offer of special industry fee for appearances at FWPA member ...Read More

  • 14.06.22: It’s official! Forest growers levy boost passed.
    Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and other members of the Australian forest and wood products sector welcome the news that a forest grower levy increase, with matched funds from the federal government, has been enabled through regulatory changes. The additional funds generated through the increase will be managed by FWPA and used to boost ...Read More

  • 14.06.22: Safe as houses: educating insurance sector on timber and construction
    While building with wood has environmental, economic and productivity benefits, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Australia due to climate change impact Now it’s more important than ever for the insurance sector to understand how timber can be used safely in construction. As part of WoodSolutions’ commitment to promoting the benefits and effective ...Read More

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