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TOs want state to exit sandalwood harvest

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A Wiluna-based Aboriginal wild sandalwood harvester has urged the state government to exit the industry so more Indigenous groups can establish their own businesses on country.

New look for private sandalwood leader

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Silvalis Sandalwood has come through turbulent times with a large plantation resource ready to harvest.

Gascoyne home eyed for sandalwood industry

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Carnarvon has emerged as a potential new home for WA's plantation sandalwood industry after a 15-year trial recorded better growth than experienced at its existing base in Kununurra.

State invests $36m in forestry plan

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The state government has ramped up its commitment to end native logging in the South West with a $36 million investment towards forestry management in the upcoming budget.

3,000ha bought under softwood scheme

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The state government's $350 million plan to expand the state's timber industry is progressing, with 3,000 hectares of South West land acquired.

Issues compound for timber shortage

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With high demand, insufficient supply and a logging ban, WA's forestry industry could be facing the perfect storm.

State ups timber harvest after industry flags shortage

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The state government has agreed to raise its timber harvesting quota by 12,000 tonnes, after the construction industry warned a shortage threatened to delay projects.

Former airport official to chair forest commission

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Debra Blaskett, who held a number of key management roles with Perth Airport in the 2010s, has been appointed chair of the Forest Products Commission.

Industries brace for logging ban

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The state government's surprise move to lock up state forests has blindsided the timber and related sectors.

Pine shortage prompts calls for government to act

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A construction material shortfall is reaching crisis point, with a pine shortage threatening to delay projects and prompting calls for restrictions on local mill output to be lifted.

Who’s onboard with political ties?

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What are the qualifications that make an individual suited to sit on a government board?

Collaborating to harvest forests’ value

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Local timber businesses have about $100 million of investments in planning as they hope to benefit from demand for environmentally friendly products.

Shortlist for sandalwood contracts

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A subsidiary of TFS Corporation and a joint venture between a Melbourne oils producer and a local indigenous business have been shortlisted for wild sandalwood oil processing contracts with the state government.

Asset sales to power debt reduction

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Treasurer Mike Nahan hopes to raise $16 billion from an expanded asset sales program, with Western Power and Horizon Power's Pilbara transmission lines now targeted but two other assets unexpectedly removed from the government's sell-off list.

Forest Products Commission appoints new chairman

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Ross Holt has been appointed as the new chairman to the board of Forest Products Commission. Prior to this, Mr Holt was a chief executive officer of LandCorp.

SWDC adds new board members

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Tania Jackson and Ed Valom have been appointed to the board of management of the South West Development Commission.

75 jobs to go in FPC restructure

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The state government has announced up to 75 staff at the Forest Products Commission are to be offered voluntary redundancies as part of a restructure plan, following big losses at the forestry agency.