TimberTownsVictoria

Is a local government association representing the interests of municipal councils in relation to forestry on both public and private land.

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

https://t.co/de4bZNlG9O Congratulations to VFPA in producing a clear, detailed Roadmap to 2050 for Victoria's Wood Fibre Industry and calling on all levels of government to support the industry via the recommendations to underpin the future of sustainable forestry for Victoria.

[VFPA @VFPAonline]

🌱 Today, VFPA is proud to launch the Victorian Wood Fibre Roadmap to 2050 – a bold strategy to position Victoria as a global leader in sustainable wood fibre, advanced manufacturing, and next-gen biomaterials.

Read more + download: https://t.co/sVqkDR8YtI

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Reformed illegal logging legislation is in effect as of 3 March 2025. Find out more about these changes and what they mean for you at @daffgov: https://t.co/L3so8QNrOd

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

@forestsforlife The story that is linked to the photo is important. The photo was published by the Media source.

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

The shutdown of the sustainable Victorian Native Timber Industry has left many with no support and nothing to show for all their years of hard work and dedication into the industry. https://t.co/t4KnHH890I

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Today is International Day of Forests!
the 2024 theme is 'Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World'
Forest products help create alternatives to unsustainable materials, while sustainable wood products store carbon for their lifetime.
#ForestDay #IntlForestDay

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Recently completed Timber Industry Road Evaluation Survey (TIRES) for 2023- 27 identifies 167 roads requiring maintenance or upgrades expected to cost $128.6M at the time of evaluation
https://t.co/avC2oYjAQ1
@egsc @wellingtonshire @BawBawCouncil @moyne_shire @cityofballarat

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Closure of native forest harvesting loses:
- bacteria free saw dust used by the broiler industry,
- residual forest material to provide biomass,
- sustainably harvested firewood,
- renewable heat energy source from biomass,
- generational knowledge
- connection with the bush

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Businesses and communities worked hard to implement the 2030 native timber harvesting closure decision. The acceleration of a closure date of 1 January 2024 makes adaptation almost impossible.

Media Release https://t.co/PSQHNUp65v

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Australian Sustainable Hardwoods (ASH) showcased by Victoria Wood through a Case Study. Using local Australian timber is sustainable and a better alternative to concrete and steel in many applications.
https://t.co/V6s5vfcQgY

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

2024 will bring significant changes to our timber towns, due to the cessation of the native forest industry. TTV anticipates 2,650 job losses based on the 2021 TTV modelling, causing a regional economic plunge of an estimated $714m.

Media Release: https://t.co/PSQHNUpDV3

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

A simple illustration from Australian Forest Products Association showing the plantation decline should be ringing alarms for our future supply and demand.

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

TTV President calls on the Vic State Government to provide certainty to the forestry sector for the future of the industry.
"...When will the government deliver a new Forest Plan for Victoria?” Cr Karen Stephens said.
Media release: https://t.co/Bd66rHIPiJ
@egsc @wellingtonshire

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Timber Towns Victoria and its member councils have recently closely considered the implications of the cessation of harvesting of native forests in Victoria from the end of 2023.
To read more and download the paper in full, see https://t.co/gtUVPyd3Xj

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

End of native forestry in Victoria. Reckless decision set to devastate. Timber Towns Victoria President Cr Karen Stephens said “If you take the timber sector out of those communities, what have they got?” Read more in our media release:
https://t.co/EKNcl0Mvs5

[Darren Chester MP @DarrenChesterMP]

Dan-made disaster cynically announced on budget day without telling unions or owners. In 15 years as MP I’ve never been more disgusted with a decision than today’s announcement Victoria will ban all native timber harvesting in 2024. A plan to kill country towns. @michael47818552

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

21 March 2023 International Day of Forests. Healthy Forests for Healthy People.
🌳The use of forest products, contributes to carbon neutrality.
🌳Forest products are used by us daily.
���Sustainably managed forests provide communities with positive environmental outcomes.

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Job losses rippling through Victorian communities.
due to timber supply issues stemming from a Supreme Court order in November 2022 locking up Victoria’s native forests causing mills to close down.
https://t.co/HLQIX7M0hg
@CindyMcLeishMP

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Job losses rippling through Victorian communities.
due to timber supply issues stemming from a Supreme Court order in November 2022 locking up Victoria’s native forests causing mills to close down.
https://t.co/HLQIX7M0hg
@BridgetVallence
@SouthwickMP
@JohnPesutto
@_davidlimbrick

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Job losses rippling through Victorian communities.
due to timber supply issues stemming from a Supreme Court order in November 2022 locking up Victoria’s native forests causing mills to close down.
https://t.co/HLQIX7M0hg
@PeterWalshMP
@StephRyanNats
@BradRowswell
@WendyLovellMP

[TimberTownsVictoria @TimberTownsVic]

Job losses rippling through Victorian communities.
due to timber supply issues stemming from a Supreme Court order in November 2022 locking up Victoria’s native forests causing mills to close down.
https://t.co/HLQIX7M0hg
@wellingtonshire
@MelinaBathMP
@EmmaKealyMP
@DannyOBrienMP