AFWI Board Update – August 2026

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Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ Board Communiqué    August 2026 AFWI’s third Board meeting of 2026 was held in Hobart on 31 August. The Board considered AFWI’s strategic priorities, research portfolio, governance, financial stewardship and stakeholder engagement. Strategic Planning and Implementation The Board noted the launch of the AFWI 2024-2026 Highlights Report and discussed opportunities for timber innovation, manufacturing […]

AFWI Highlights Report 2024-2026

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The AFWI Highlights Report 2024–2026 was officially launched on 18 August 2026 by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP, at the Australian Forest Products Association’s National Forestry Day event at Parliament House. The report showcases AFWI’s progress from establishment to national delivery in just over two years. Download the […]

AFWI Board Update – May 2026

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Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ Board Communiqué    May 2026 AFWI’s second Board meeting of 2026 was held in Hobart on 26 May. Discussions focused on implementation, governance, financial sustainability, stakeholder engagement and research program delivery. Key highlights from the meeting include: Strategic Planning and Implementation The Board noted continued progress in implementing AFWI’s strategic priorities […]

AFWI Centres Seminar Series

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About the AFWI Centres Seminar Series This joint seminar series brings together the three Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) Research Centres: AFWI Centre for Sustainable Futures (University of the Sunshine Coast) AFWI Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry (University of Melbourne) AFWI Centre for Sustainable Resource and Product Solutions (University of Tasmania) The series aims to […]

FullCAM Webinar

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FullCAM: Background, Design and Future Opportunities    Presented by the AFWI Centre for Climate-Smart Forestry (hosted by the University of Melbourne). When: Monday 25 May, 9:45am – 12:30pm AEST About this event This session provides a clear, practical overview of the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM), including its history, how it is used, and its core design concepts. It […]

AFWI Board Update – February 2026

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Australian Forest and Wood Innovations’ Board Communiqué    February 2026 AFWI’s first Board meeting of 2026 was held in Hobart on 17 February. Discussions focused on strategic direction, governance, and research program delivery. Key highlights from the session include: Strategic Planning and Implementation The Board endorsed: AFWI’s Implementation Plan and AFWI’s Executive Director will continue to […]

AFWI Board Update – November 2025

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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 […]