FWPA
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This project investigated discolouration of selected veneers exposed to UV light and effectiveness of various coatings currently used by the industry in maintaining colour stability. Th…
FWPA
Report
This project assessed the economics of processing plantation eucalypts of known origin using current industry-standard equipment and procedures and identified the factors most directl…
FWPA
Report
This study determined the sawn product recovery and quality of plantation-grown Eucalyptus nitens sawlogs using conventional processing methods. Logs from 21-year-old trees, pruned at…
News
Release Date: Mon, 2008-01-07 (All day) Stocking rates may have less impact on the quality and quantity of timber harvested than the choice of processing technique, a Tasmanian-based trial…
News
Release Date: Mon, 7 January 2008 Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) is strengthening links with its new and existing levy payers by restructuring its four industry advisory groups t…
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Release Date: Mon, 7 January 2008 Forest and Wood Products Australia has announced the appointment of Ric Sinclair as new Managing Director, taking the helm from Dr Glen Kile from June 2, 2008…
FWPA
Report
Since the mid 1800s, Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and later, western red cedar (Thuja plicata) were imported into Australia from North America. New Zealand grown Douglas fir began t…