Media Releases

2017

Tasmania becomes first state to adopt wood-first building policy

The Minister for Resources, Building and Construction, the Honorable Guy Barnett, has announced that Tasmania will be the first state in Australia to introduce a state-wide Wood Encouragement Policy (WEP).

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2017

Exposure to wood good for the heart, the head and healing

Incorporating wood in the interior design and construction of buildings where we live, work, learn, play and heal is key to improved health and wellbeing.

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2017

Fraser Coast Council first in Queensland to adopt Wood Encouragement Policy to benefit environment and health

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2011

Planet Ark partners with FWPA to promote sustainable timber as a climate change solution

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