The Government has announced their support for the use of low-carbon timber in the construction sector, supporting forestry jobs across Australia. The announcement is $300 million Timber Building Program through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to drive green buildings using low-emission engineered timber construction in Australia.
Recent News
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MRFH – Land Capability Assessment for Plantation Expansion
In a bid to foster sustainable plantation expansion and address barriers in the Murray Region Forestry Hub, the recently completed […]
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Media Release – Forestry significant regional contributor but challenges ahead
The Black Summer bushfires of 2019/20 were absolutely devastating to the softwood plantation industry of the Murray Region. It did […]
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Socio – economic impacts of the softwood plantation industry : Examining a post – bushfire salvage period
The Murray Region Forestry Hub (MRFH), formerly known as the South West Slopes Forest Industry Hub, was established as part […]
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SWG Media Release – Win for underground power line option
Chair of the Softwoods Working Group, Peter Crowe OAM, said the NSW Upper House vote in support of the establishment […]
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Forest industry gathers to celebrate National Forestry Day
This year’s National Forestry Day was celebrated at National Foresters’ Grove, Lavington, today Tuesday 22 August. The day was hosted by […]