AFWI Board Update – November 2025
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ Board Communiqué November 2025 AFWI’s fourth Board meeting of 2025 was held in Canberra on 27 November, to coincide with AFPA’s quarterly meetings. The Board considered key matters relating to strategy, governance, and research program delivery, including the following updates: Strategic Partnerships and Engagement The Board noted AFWI’s intent to […]
AFWI Board Update – September 2025
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ Board Communiqué September 2025 AFWI’s third Board meeting of 2025 was held in Hobart on 23 September 2025. Key discussion points included: AFWI Operations The Business Plans for all three Research Centres (RCs) were endorsed by the Board and communicated to the RCs. AFWI Key October 2025 Events– 22nd October: […]
AFWI Backs New Wave of National Research Projects
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) has confirmed a new round of research investments designed to strengthen Australia’s forest, wood and fibre industries, and accelerate innovation across bio-based materials, renewable energy, and climate-resilient forestry. Following rigorous assessment through AFWI’s Research Centre and National Open Call programs, a suite of high-impact projects has been endorsed, subject […]
AFWI Innovation Workshop: Registrations Open
The inaugural AFWI Innovation Workshop will be headlined by Prof. John Warner (USA), a world leader in green chemistry and sustainable materials innovation, who will share insights shaping the future of bio-based industries. When: Friday, 24 October 2025 | 9:30am to 2:00pm Venue: 750 Collins Street, Docklands, Melbourne (Monash University) [Map link] Capacity: Up to 100 in-person participants Partners: Monash […]
AFWI to host panel on future of the sector at Forestry Australia Conference
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI), Australia’s national institute for timber fibre, will host a panel session at this year’s Forestry Australia Conference, inviting leading voices to explore how the forest and wood products sector might evolve by 2035, and what it will take to support that change. The session, Path to 2035: How might we […]
AFWI Board update – May 2025
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ Board Communiqué May 2025 AFWI’s second Board meeting of 2025 was held in Hobart on 27 May 2025. AFWI Operations The Board reviewed the draft AFWI Strategic Plan 2025-2030, progress to date, and discussed AFWI’s transformative research and investments to be shaped by national goals, along with deep stakeholder engagement […]
AFWI welcomes Timber Fibre Strategy as blueprint for innovation and growth
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) welcomes the release of the Timber Fibre Strategy as a national blueprint for supporting a sustainable, high-performing forest and wood products sector through research, innovation and collaboration. The strategy was announced this week by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Hon Julie Collins. AFWI Executive Director Dr Joseph […]
AFWI Board update – March 2025
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ Board Communiqué March 2025 AFWI’s first 2025 Board meeting was held in a hybrid format on 18 February and chaired by Mr Bob Gordon. Key discussion points included: AFWI Operations The AFWI Executive Director attended his inaugural Board meeting and was welcomed by the Board. The draft Milestone Five report […]
National Open Call for Research is live
Expressions of Interest (EOI) for transformative, industry-focused forestry research are now open until 14 April 2025, as the Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) National Open Call for Research launches its second round. This round invites bold ideas with real-world impact to support Australia’s forestry and forest products sector. “This call is about funding innovative […]
AFWI welcomes new Executive Director
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Joseph Lawrence as its new Executive Director. Dr Lawrence brings extensive experience in research collaboration, innovation, and industry development, having successfully led transformative initiatives across academia, government, and industry for over 20 years. Dr Lawrence’s career highlights include senior executive roles […]