Victorian Association of Forest Industries in Docklands, Victoria | Home improvement

Victorian Association of Forest Industries

Locality: Docklands, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9611 9000

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23.01.2022 http:// Celebrating our members // VAFI Members are as diverse as the industry. If you're in Melbourne, why don't you check out the MPavilion in Queen Victoria Gardens? The timber used in the design was supplied by VAFI Member Britton Timbers Australia.

21.01.2022 http:// Our town // Victoria's timber and forest industry is locally grown. It is the lifeblood of many regional and rural towns across the state. This image highlights some of those communities. If we want to ensure our regional towns have a future, we need to support industries that provide local jobs.

21.01.2022 http:// Fire Action Week // It is vital that all Victorians to prepare themselves for extreme weather conditions that may arise the warmer months ahead. Timber and forest industry workers play a vital role in the fire season, with many forest workers dedicating their time and energy to firefighting efforts every summer, as well assisting in reducing the fire risk through their many roles across rural and regional Victoria.

19.01.2022 http:// A vital industry // Did you know that the timber and forestry industry is widespread across Victoria? From East Gippsland to the Port of Portland we reach the corners of the state. High-quality, reliable freight transport and logistics services are vital to keeping our industry moving. According the the State Government's Victorian Freight Plan forecast commodity movements at the Port of Melbourne suggest that dairy, wheat, cereal and other agricultural products will almost double by 2060. This chart shows that pulp and paper products, and timber and wood products are on the increase as well. With industry delivering $7.3 billion in sales and service income, we are part of Victoria’s economic prosperity.

19.01.2022 http:// Have your say // VEAC has extended the submission deadline for its Central West Investigation Draft Proposals Paper from 31 October to Monday 10 December this year, giving members of the public more time to prepare a written submission. They are also holding community drop-in sessions, so If you want to know more about the draft paper, which included proposals to create new national parks in the Wombat, Wellsford and Pyrenees Ranges State forests, attend a session - information below.

17.01.2022 http:// Under threat // VAFI Chief Executive Officer, Tim Johnston, has expressed disappointment in draft proposals by the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to create an extensive suite of new national parks in Victoria’s west. Mr Johnston said that the draft proposals to create new national parks in the Wombat, Wellsford and Pyrenees Ranges State forests would have negative impacts on local businesses and communities.... These proposals will severely impact the local harvesters and processors that rely on the high quality timber sourced from these forests, said Mr Johnston. Read the full response from VAFI: http://www.vafi.org.au/vafi-calls-reconsideration-draft-na/

17.01.2022 http:// Build it up // "The building would give Melbourne its first premium timber office tower". Read all about plans for a 12-level timber addition to Melbourne Central.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to HVP Plantations on 20 years

10.01.2022 http:// National Plan // Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud MP and Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Senator Richard Colbeck have announced the release of a new $20 million dollar National Forest Industries Plan. Read more via the link below.

09.01.2022 VAFI welcomes reports of a commitment from the State Opposition to not establish the proposed Great Forest National Park (GFNP) if they win government in November. Mr Tim Johnston, CEO of VAFI, said the confirmation on the proposed park made by the Opposition Leader Matthew Guy yesterday is a positive step for the timber and forestry industry in the state, and he looks forward to seeing the detailed policy platforms from the Coalition. I am encouraged to see that the Coalition are clear on their policy towards the proposed GFNP, which if established would have devastating consequences for the industry, and a direct impact socially and economically for all of Victoria."

06.01.2022 http:// New ventures // Congratulations to VAFI Member Australian Bluegum Plantations on the opening of its new softwood chip terminal at the Port of Portland. ABP are a vital part of the timber and forest industry in the Green Triangle Region

06.01.2022 http:// What a journey // Do you know that the timber journey is? Our industry is vast and widespread. From the forest to the mill to the final product; there is more to our industry than you might think. Employing thousands of people, and bringing in $7.3 billion in sales and service income, we are a vital part of the Victorian economy. Our timber. Every day. Every community.

02.01.2022 http:// Supporting our industry // It is great to see Melina Bath MP, Leader of the Nationals Peter Walsh MP and Sheridan BOND for Morwell were getting out in the forest last week visiting with members of our great industry. The timber and forest industry is the lifeblood of many rural and regional towns. If we want to ensure our regional towns have a future, we need to support industries that provide local jobs.

02.01.2022 http:// What is being said // It was an active sitting week of Parliament last week, the final one before the upcoming state election. Here is Louise Staley MP, talking about the proposal from the VEAC Central West Investigation to create new national parks in the Wombat, Wellsford and Pyrenees Ranges State forests.