About Forest & Wood Products Australia
FWPA is an industry-owned, not-for-profit Rural Research and Development Corporation (RDC) for the forest and wood products industry.
Partnering with the Australian Government and industry stakeholders, we invest in research, development and extension (RD&E) initiatives and marketing to improve the profitability, productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability of our industry. For more information, see FWPA’s Strategic Plan.
FWPA’s Brands & programs
The aim of ForestLearning is to serve school teachers and educators, children and the public with information on Australian forests and wood products and access to teaching resources.
The Ultimate Renewable™ is leading the charge in promoting sustainable practices and raising awareness about the benefits of wood. By educating the public with fact-based information, we strive to create a better and safer world for future generations.
WoodSolutions is an industry initiative designed to provide independent, non-proprietary information about timber and wood products to professionals and companies involved in building design and construction.
Codes & Standards
We support increased use of wood-based products across construction and other applications through the development and maintenance of key standards, codes and handbooks, that are developed through a consensus-based process.
Statistics & Economics
We support the growth and success of the forest and wood products industry by providing data driven insights and analysis. Our unique industry data helps inform member and industry business planning and decision making, including the new FWPA Data Dashboard.
Research & development
We invest in transformative RD&E initiatives, and market development programs to improve the competitiveness, and sustainability of the forest and wood products industry. This RD&E is focused on supporting Australian forest growers, processors and importers.
Supporting Innovation & Sustainability
We support research and development that promotes internationally competitive and environmentally sustainable practices. We promote activities that enhance employment opportunities and contribute to growing Australia’s reputation as an innovative producer of high-quality forest and wood products.
How we are funded
FWPA is one of 15 Australian RDCs and is the nominated industry-owned services company under the Forestry Research and Development and Marketing Act 2007.
The Australian Government levies qualifying industry participants to fund FWPA in accordance with a Statutory Funding Agreement. FWPA’s levy payers are wood processors, forest growers and Australian importers of forest products. Additionally, eligible expenditure on research, development and extension expenditure by FWPA receives matching funds from the Commonwealth.
Our Vision
The forest and wood products industry will grow as a result of increased demand for its market-oriented, sustainable and competitive products and services.
Our Mission
FWPA collaborates with government and industry to deliver transformative RD&E initiatives and market development programs to drive growth in the Australian forest and wood products industry.
Our Values
FWPA fosters a workplace that is progressive and works to reflect the needs of its people, stakeholders, and wider industry.
- Cultivate trust, fairness, and honesty in our relationships with each other and our peers.
- Be ethical and honest in the use of the resources we are entrusted with.
- Always act in the best interests of the company and its membership.
- Set or adopt best practice standards in all that we do.
- Be solutions focused with a commitment to evidence.
- Pursue and embrace innovation through reflection and critical analysis.
- Celebrate success and actively learn from failures.
- Strive for continual improvement in the company’s economic, social and environmental sustainability.
- Treat one another and the wider community with courtesy and consideration.
- Seek and value opinions expressed through open dialogue.
- Consider the environment and the broader community in our day-to-day activities.
- Foster a workplace that is free of harassment, discrimination and is accessible and inclusive of people with a variety of skills and backgrounds.
- Work together internally and with stakeholders to achieve the highest standards of outcomes.
- Use our drive and passion to energise, engage and inspire others.
- Engage regularly with all our members and stakeholders.
- Create a culture of warmth and belonging.
- Ensure a healthy and safe workplace for all.
- Actively engage with others to better understand their needs for safety and support.
- Take responsibility for behaviour that affects other people.
- Be open to suggestions and responsive to feedback on improving performance.