Read about the latest FWPA news here.
FWPA recently held an industry wide summit on Thursday 16th February facilitate discussion on the future of FWPA and its activities. The summit was attended by directors of FWPA, the directors of four national industry representative organisations as well as invited guests.
To view the Chairmans Presention please click here.
To view the Managing Directors Presentation please click here.
Forest and Wood Products Australia's recent performance review is available to view online.
To see this report please click here.
The Managing Director's presentation to the October 2011 AGM is now available. Click here to view.
The R&D Works seminar series will be visiting the Sydney on 13th December.
FWPA's R&D Works seminars are part of an ongoing initiative designed to deliver technical research and solutions. Sydney will host the last in the 2011 series of R&D Works seminars that have been held throughout all the major forestry regions.
The Sydney seminar will be held at the Rydges Hotel Parramatta and there will be free parking onsite. Click here to view the seminar flyer and register online.
FWPA's annual report for 2010-2011 is now available online. Click here to veiw.
Grant applications are now open for the 2012 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. If you’re 18-35, this is your chance to apply for up to $22,000 to fund your project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue to benefit Australia’s primary industries.
The Awards aim to encourage science, innovation and technology in rural industries and help to advance the careers of young scientists through national recognition of their research ideas. Project recipients can undertake groundbreaking research and innovation with the objective of keeping Australia’s rural industries sustainable and profitable. The Awards have already helped more than 150 young Australians make their ideas a reality and showcase their talent to the world.
There are eleven Award categories open for application, including a forestry category funded by FWPA.
Each category includes a grant of up to $22,000 for the nominated project. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Award provides an additional $33,000 to one recipient of the industry Awards to extend their project.
Applications close 18 November at 5pm AEDT
For more information click here.
The R&D Works seminar series will be visiting the Wangaratta region on 9th November and Tumut on 11th November.
FWPA's R&D Works seminars are part of an ongoing initiative designed to deliver technical research and solutions. Seminars will be held throughout 2011 in all major forestry regions.
The Wangaratta seminar will be held at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre. Click here to view the seminar flyer and register online.
The Tumut seminar will be held at the Tumut Bowling and Recreation Club. Click here to register online.
Please be advised that an issue relating to the RSVP URL for the Melbourne R&D Works seminar has now been rectified. If you have unsuccessfully tried to register for this event please try again or contact the FWPA office on 03 9927 3200.
The R&D Works seminar series will be visiting Melbourne on 6th October 2011 and Bairnsdale on 7th October
FWPA's R&D Works seminars are part of an ongoing initiative designed to deliver technical research and solutions. Seminars will be held throughout 2011 in all major forestry regions.
The Melbourne seminar will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Melbourne.Click here to view the seminar flyer and register online.
The Bairnsdale seminar will be held at the Mercure Hotel, Bairnsdale. Click here to view the seminar flyer and register online.
The R&D Works seminar series will be visiting Perth on 15th September 2011.
FWPA's R&D Works seminars are part of an ongoing initiative designed to deliver technical research and solutions. Seminars will be held throughout 2011 in all major forestry regions.
The Perth seminar will be held at the Technology Park Function Centre, Bentley. Click here to view the seminar flyer and register online.
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