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Soil testing in the South West

21 February 2019

The investigation of potential pine plantation sites is continuing across the South West with an experienced FPC establishment team on the case testing various locations.

Time for a thinning

6 February 2019

Sharefarms in the Midwest are currently in the middle of a thinning program that will help create larger, healthier trees for future supply.

Community Support Program increased to share more benefits of forestry

4 February 2019

Grants scheme increased to connect more regional community groups with the Western Australian forestry industry

Grant to help farmers increase WA pine resource

30 January 2019

FPC Farm Forestry Assist grants now open to farmers wanting to plant pine trees.

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Forest Products Commission, WA Entries for the Australian Timber Design Awards are now open! The awards are open to anyone involved in the design or building of structures that feature timber. The 20th Australian Timber Design Awards are open. We're looking forward to seeing all the entries and getting inspired to use more wood. http://www.timberdesignawards.com.au/ FIFWA 2 days 19 hours ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA The investigation of potential Pinus radiata plantation sites is continuing across the South West with an experienced FPC establishment team on the case testing various locations. Read the rest at http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/soil-testing-south-west 3 days 19 hours ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA The fire in the South West which is currently affecting the Shires of Donnybrook-Balingup and Nannup has affected approximately 1,500ha of the FPC plantation estate and other areas remain at risk. FPC trained firefighters are currently involved in incident management teams and fireground operations as part of suppression efforts. Our staff are working alongside approximately 200 Parks and Wildlife Service, Bush Fire Service, Career Fire and Rescue Service and Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters to protect property, State forest and the plantation estate. Photo credit to Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. 4 days 18 hours ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Check out the Redmond Sawmill in action below! Thanks to the Albany Advertiser for the great video. 5 days 20 hours ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA There are only two and a half weeks left to get in your applications for one of our community grants! Community groups in forestry’s footprint are invited to apply for a grant of up to $2,000 for a project or event. For more information visit http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/supporting-community/community-support-program 6 days 19 hours ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Great to see a timber mill in the Great Southern thriving. An awesome read from Albany Advertiser on Redmond Sawmill. While many sawmills across WA have closed in recent decades, Redmond Sawmill continues to produce high-end timber products which are sent across Australia. Sawmill moves with the times in age of automation 1 week 2 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Happy Valentines Day to our one and only, forests! 1 week 3 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Thanks to the construction of two manufacturing plants, Australia should soon be able to supply its own local demand for engineered timber. “What,” asks Sydney architect James Fitzpatrick, “has our generation added to new technology and ways of building?” Australia to become self sufficient in engineered timber by 2020 1 week 4 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Thanks Shire of Plantagenet for spreading the word on our Community Support Program! The application window closes in just three weeks. If you’re involved with a community group that wants to apply for one of our grants, visit http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/apply The Forest Products Commission Community Support Program provides grants of up to $2,000 to support business activities and local events, activities and organisations, and give back to the communities that they operate in. Examples of projects that the Forest Products Commission will fund include events that encourage people to learn more about forestry, get active, and seek to contribute to the well-being of their regional community. For more information and to apply, check out http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/supporting-community/community-support-program Shire of Plantagenet 1 week 5 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA We regularly auction specialty timbers to the general public, with lots sized to accommodate small commercial operators, craftspeople and hobbyists. Auction dates for 2019 are available on our website http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/timberauctions 1 week 6 days ago.
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Forest Products Commission, WA Did you know that Karri is one of Australia's tallest hardwoods? Learn more about one of WA’s most iconic trees at http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/node/841. 2 weeks 3 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Sharefarms in the Midwest are currently in the middle of a thinning program that will help create larger, healthier trees for future supply. Read the rest at http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/time-thinning 2 weeks 4 days ago.
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Forest Products Commission, WA Great to see people spreading the word about our Community Support program! If you know of any groups that could use a $2,000 grant, encourage them to apply at http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/apply Community groups, not-for-profits and sporting clubs are invited to apply for the latest round of funding through the Forest Products Commission, WA’s Community Support Program. Augusta Margaret River Mail 2 weeks 6 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Our Community Support program application window is officially open! If you’re involved with a community group that wants to apply for one of our grants of up to $2,000, visit http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/apply. Any community group can apply, so make sure to share this post with any organisations you think could benefit from a grant. The application window closes on Wednesday 6 March, 2019. 2 weeks 6 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Jazz in the Jarrah is on this Saturday at 5pm at the Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park. It's a free concert, so if you're in Manjimup why not head down and check out some great music in a beautiful location. 3 weeks 2 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA The countdown is on! The application window for the FPC Community Support program opens on the 4th of February. Any community group or organisation in forestry's footprint that could use a $2,000 grant is encouraged to apply. For more information visit http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/supporting-community/community-support-program 3 weeks 3 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Landowners interested in establishing 20 to 50 hectare pine plantations can now receive free high-quality radiata pine seedlings from the FPC. To learn more visit http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/grant-help-farmers-increase-wa-pine-resource. 3 weeks 4 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA “The Nannup Historical Society is very thankful to the FPC for awarding us a community grant to purchase new equipment. The new equipment and software has allowed us to preserve historical images electronically and share these important historical documents with the wider community.” - Cheryle, Nannup Historical Society (Nannup Past) The application window for our Community Support Program opens on the 4th of February. Learn more at http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/supporting-community/community-support-program. 3 weeks 5 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA If you're in Australia's South West this long weekend, make sure to stop by the majestic Boranup Forest and enjoy an iconic Western Australian landscape. An interesting fact on Boranup is that it's actually a regrowth forest, and was harvested as recently as the early 20th century. Photo by Scott Bauer Photography. 1 month 18 hours ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Our Community Support Program launches in just over one week! If you are part of, involved with or know of a community group in forestry’s footprint that could use a grant of up to $2,000, share this status with them. More information on the program can be found at http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/supporting-community/community-support-program. 1 month 1 day ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Recent research indicates that high grade sandalwood, containing both high oil content and oil quality, does not develop until approximately 25 years. 1 month 2 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Plantations of maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) have been established on the Swan coastal plain since the 1920s. The species is native to south-western Europe and north-western Africa. Learn more about maritime pine at http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au/node/851. 1 month 3 days ago.
Forest Products Commission, WA Our Community Support Program supports community organisations and events in forestry’s footprint. One of our grant recipients from last year had this to say about the Program: “The grant has allowed the Group to preserve the history between the FPC, the Forest Industry and Bush Fire Brigades from the past, while strengthening our relationships as we go into the future”. - Chris, Association of Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades – Historical Group 1 month 4 days ago.

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Soil testing in the South West

Time for a thinning

Community Support Program increased to share more benefits of forestry

Grant to help farmers increase WA pine resource