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The materials we build with shape how we feel, work and live – revisiting biophilia 

In this episode of WoodChat, we return to the topic of our very first episode in 2018 and the concept of biophilia.   Recent research around timber-based biophilic design cues indicates them as a meaningful way to reduce stress, increase comfort and instil a sense of calm…

Use of plantations by Tasmanian Devils and Eastern Quolls
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Highlights Plantations support devils and eastern quolls Both species were…

GDP Growth Projections (3)
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Highlights A promising biological control agent identified: Research pinp…

Woodchat Biophilia
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In this episode of WoodChat, we return to the topic of our very first episode i…

Emissions Knowledge Gap Analysis
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Supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Carbon Farm…

Transforming the forest & Wood products Industry

FWPA is a not-for-profit industry services company – sometimes referred to as an RDC (Rural Research and Development Corporation) – funded by the Federal Government, member levies and research grants. 

We collaborate with government and industry stakeholders to determine strategy, invest in effective and relevant R&D and deliver programs designed to grow the market for forest and wood products, increase productivity and profitability across the value chain and ensure positive environmental and social outcomes.

Latest News

StatsCount News March (1)
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Across the world, global pulp and paper markets that are the mainstay of the wo…

StatsCount News March (2)
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Australia’s sawn softwood apparent consumption rose a tiny 0.4% in 2025, wi…

StatsCount News March (3)
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The conflict in the Middle East at the end of February 2026 has disrupted globa…

StatsCount News March (4)
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Over the period 2020–2025, the composition of dwelling construction by buil…

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Current spike in global oil prices

The conflict in the Middle East at the end of February 2026 has disrupted global oil supply, leading to a significant increase in energy prices for consumers across many countries. The disruption is estimated to have affected around 20% of global oil supply, creating immedi…

FWPA RD&E Investments

We invite applications for funding of RD&E that helps advance research to benefit the commercial forest growing sector in Australia, support growth of the market for forest and wood products or increasing productivity and profitability across the value chain.

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Standards

FWPA’s Codes & Standards program aims to increase the use of wood-based products through the development and/or maintenance of key standards, codes and handbooks that are developed through a consensus-based process.

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Industry Data

The Statistics and Economics Program at FWPA provides reliable industry data to support stakeholder decision making and business planning.

Our public data portal serves as a dynamic hub, granting direct access to an extensive repository of both international and domestic data, all of which is publicly available.