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FIAC undertook the function of the Forest and Wood Products Council, which is required under section 11 of the Regional Forest Agreements Act 2002 (RFA Act), from 2014 until 2023. The Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership was established in 2023, and has assumed…
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Wood Rules changesChanges have been made to the Export Control (Wood and Woodchips Rules) 2021 and exporters will need to consider the new requirements. For more information, please read the Fit and Proper Persons requirements and wood export licence requirements below. An information sheet is also…
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Australian, state and territory governments share an objective of balancing the needs of industry and the sustainable management of forests through integrating environmental, commercial and community values and uses.The Australian Government works with state and territory governments (which have…
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The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences is the research arm of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Our mission is to provide professionally independent data, research, analysis and advice that informs public and private…
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The following external agencies and organisations can provide information about forestry in Australia.National agencies and organisationsAustralian Government AgenciesDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesGPO Box 2013CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02 6213 6000Email (online form): …
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"Australian Forest Profiles" is a series of brochures covering Australia's main forest types. They provide information on a wide range of economic uses and other values that forests hold for all Australians.
October 2019 Series
Australia's forests – overview
Acacia forest…
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You must comply with import conditions for cut flowers and foliage. Do this before you ship them to Australia.
Import conditions help to prevent the entry of exotic insects, plant diseases and other biosecurity risk material into Australia.
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Fresh cut flowers and foliage for…
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Food is one of Australia’s most important exports. We export about 70 per cent of the food we produce.
International food standards support the trade of safe food. We need to be involved with developing these standards.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) is an intergovernmental body that…
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Climate change impacts all aspects of our society, including agricultural, forestry and fisheries production.Australia is already experiencing changes in rainfall, temperature and extreme weather. These changes are impacting productivity, water availability, soil and the spread of pests, weeds and…
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The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme (the scheme) encourages people and businesses to run projects that reduce emissions or store carbon. The scheme supports projects that avoid the release of greenhouse gas emissions or remove and sequester carbon from the atmosphere and provides…
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