Related Websites

Government

• Australian Government- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

  This Australian Government site has links to wide range of information about the industry and many related sites.
• Forest Australia

  Forests Australia contains the most up-to-date information available on Australia's forests - from links to forest management organisations and institutions to the latest forest-related publications, maps and tools.
• Forest Industry Database

  This database was developed to understand the requirements of different sectors of the forestry industry in relations to skills, training and staff recruitment and retention, and model trends within sectors and geographical regions.
• Forestry Tasmania

  Forestry Tasmania has the statutory responsibility for the management of 1.5 million hectares of State forest land. This land contains 39% of the Tasmania's forests.
• Forests NSW

  Forests NSW is a public trading enterprise within NSW Department of Industry and Investment. They sustainably manage more than 2 million hectares of native and planted forests for a wide range of economic, environmental and social values to internationally recognised standards.
• Primary Industries & Resources SA

  Here you will find information related to the management of forestry in South Australia including overviews of PIRSA Forestry's current programs and resources such as industry guidelines, fact sheets and educational materials.
• Queensland Government Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries

  This site has information and links to other sites about forestry in Queensland.
• VicForests

  A Victorian State Government enterprise, VicForests aim to build a responsible business that generates the best community value from the commercial management of Victoria's State forests.
• WA Department of Environment and Conservation

  Information about forests and forestry in WA.

Industry Organisations

• Australian Forest Growers

  Australian Forest Growers (AFG) is the national association representing private forestry and commercial treegrowing interests in Australia.
• Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA)

  In April 2011, the Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) was formed through the merger of the Australian Plantation Products and Paper Industry Council (A3P) and the National Association of Forest Industries (NAFI).

  AFPA has been established to represent a variety of businesses that make-up the forest products sector such as tree growers, harvest and haulage contractors, sawmillers, forest product exporters, and pulp and paper processors.
• Australian Forests Contractor Association

  The Australian Forest Contractors Association Ltd (AFCA) looks after the interests of the harvesting and haulage contractors within the timber industry across Australia.
• Australian Timber Importers Federation

  The Australian Timber Importers Federation represents the interests of the timber importer / wholesaler sector of the national timber industry. It is responsible for coordinating the State activities of timber importers and wholesalers and identifying issues that are of National significance and therefore can be best handled nationally.
• Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia

  EWPAA assists in maximising the medium to long term financial benefits to all of its members who include plywood and LVL manufacturers in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea and supported by affiliate members who are suppliers of goods and services to the industry.
• Forest & Wood Products Australia

  Forest and Wood Products Australia Ltd (FWPA) is the industry’s not-for-profit services company that provides research and development, knowledge dissemination and generic industry promotion.
• Forest Industries Association Tasmania

  The Forest Industries Association of Tasmania represents the interest of processors of Tasmanian forest products. FIAT's role is characterised by helping to create the right external environment within which industry has to operate. This has two main dimensions - the policy environment and the public image of the industry in the eyes of the community.
• Forest Industries Federation WA

  Forest industries Federation of WA aims to raise awareness and encourage learning about the management and use of Western Australia’s South west native forests and Softwood and hardwood plantations.
• Forestworks

  ForestWorks facilitates learning and skill development in the forest, wood, paper and timber industry through proactive engagement with Government, industry associations, enterprises, unions and individuals.
• Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia Ltd

  The Frame & Truss Manufacturers Association of Australia Ltd (FTMA Australia) is an independent, national organisation representing fabricators of and suppliers to the pre-fabricated timber Truss and Wallframe industry.
• Institute of Foresters of Australia

  A professional body engaged in all branches of forest management and conservation in Australia.
• NSW Forest Products Australia

  The NSW Forest Products Association is the representative organisation of the forest and forest products industry in NSW. FPA principally exists to represent the NSW hardwood timber industry at parliamentary, political and senior Government levels. It also provides advice and assistance to branches on resource and market development as well as supplying factual forest management information to the community as required.
• Timber Preservers Association of Australia (TPAA)

  TPAA represents the nation's timber preservation industry. It is an organisation comprising timber treaters, suppliers of preservatives, research organisations, and individuals and bodies having an interest in the use of preservative-treated timber.

   

  The TPAA promotes a knowledge of the principles and methods of timber preservation within the industry, assists in the establishment and adherence to Standards for the treatment of timber, and promotes best practice in the production of treated timber.
• Timber Merchants Association

  Timber Merchants Association works in conjunction with a number of industry bodies in representing the industry to government bodies on such issues as Chain of custody and Certification for timber, Life cycle assessment and Green Star building regulations as part of the wider communities concern with sustainable timber products and building practices.
• Timber Queensland

  Timber Queensland provides the Queensland timber industry with a unified voice to participate in developing a whole-of-industry position on issues which impact our members.
• Victorian Association of Forest Industries

  The Victorian Association of Forest Industries (VAFI) is the peak industry body of the native hardwood processing industry in Victoria and represents its members' interests to government, the community and markets.
• Window and Door Industry Council

  The Window and Door Industry Council Inc (WADIC) is a service organisation for timber window and door manufacturers supplying products to the building and construction industry. WADIC’s role is to assist members in compliance with relevant Australian Standards and codes, to promote the environmental and energy performance benefits of member’s products, and provide members with options for window energy rating systems.
• Wood Products Victoria

  Wood Products Victoria (WPV) aims to develop, promote and protect the use of sustainable timber and wood products to ensure timber products are used wherever and whenever they are the most suitable materials.

Industry Standards

• Australian Forestry Standard

  Australian Forestry Standard is a not-for-profit that develops and manages the elements of the Australian Forest Certification Scheme- recognition for sustainable management of forests and chain of custody.
• Forest Stewardship Council

  FSC is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. FSC certification is a voluntary, market-based tool that supports responsible forest management worldwide. The FSC label ensures that the forest products used are from responsibly harvested and verified sources.

Promotions and Events

• National Carpenters Day

  A celebration of carpenters and their work and a recognition of their contribution to our community since 1788. In 2009, National Carpenters Day was Australia’s first occasion to recognise the contribution hard working carpenters made to our lives. To thank as many carpenters as possible in 2010, National Carpenters Day will be celebrated at BBQ events throughout Australia.
• Make It Wood - Do Your World Some Good

  Make It Wood - Do Your World Some Good aims to encourage the increased use of responsibly sourced wood as a building material. When sourced responsibly, wood can play a big part in helping tackle climate change. This is because wood is a low carbon option for building - when used in long-lived applications it stores carbon for the long-term, it is renewable and it has a lower embodied energy than many other building materials such as concrete, steel or plastics.

   
• www.daff.gov.au/scienceawards

  These awards aim to encourage people between the ages of 18 and 35 years to use science, technology and innovation to advance the future of agriculture, fisheries, forestry, food and natural resource management industries.
• Wood. Naturally Better.™

  Wood. Naturally Better.™ is a program designed to help professionals and consumers understand how they can play a part in tackling climate change by using one of the most natural materials – wood. This site contains an overview of the industry, information about wood, using wood and its environmental benefits.
• WoodSolutions

  WoodSolutions™ is for design and building professionals, providing information about HOW to use wood products.
   

Other

• ForestLearning

  This website is dedicated to providing activities, resources and ideas for teachers to integrate forest education into their learning programs. It is designed to support key learning areas of the Australian schools curriculum, including science, history, geography, mathematics and technology.
• International Forestry Students Association

  An international educational association for students of forest sciences.
• Tasmanian Timber

  For information on products, applications and uses of Tasmanian timber.
• The Australian Timber Database

  For everything you need to know about timber, this comprehensive resource informs those building, designing or working with timber.
• The Foundation for Australian Agricultural Women (FAAW)

  FAAW is a national, independent, non-profit organisation whose mission is to enable women, living and working in rural communities in Australia, access to leadership training and experience.
• The Gottstein Trust

  The Trust provides financial support to people employed in the industry who wish to further their education, develop new skills and continue contributing to the Australian forest products industry through their professional development.

• TABMA Workforce & Career Development Pty Ltd

  TABMA Workforce & Career Development Pty Ltd has been operating from 1987 as an approved and accredited Group Training Employer for Traineeship and Apprenticeship Schemes.