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The Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) is the peak representative body for the state's forestry companies.

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This bushfire season has already had devastating impacts on plantations, communities, and wildlife across Victoria. 15 AI-enabled camera towers were installed across the Green Triangle in 2024.

The network delivered:
• 311 alerts generated
• 103 unplanned fire events detected

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Last week, 5 Forest Industry Brigade slip-on units from the Green Triangle Region joined a FFMV task force from Casterton that was deployed to the Otways fires.

📷: Jan 2026, FFMV and FIB personnel deployed to the Otway fires

#TogetherOnTheFrontline

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As heatwaves continue across Victoria and South Australia, our thoughts are with all affected communities and emergency personnel.

Authorities have warned a bushfire in the Otways, at Carlisle River nearly doubled in size overnight and is within one kilometre of Gellibrand.

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Fire readiness begins long before fire season. FIBs play a critical role in protecting forests and surrounding communities.
With extreme temperatures expected over the weekend, our FIBs are on 24/7 alert, prepared to act alongside other emergency responders.

#ProtectingTogether

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With the recent fires across VIC our FIBs are on the frontline protecting plantations and local communities where we work.

Collaboration across jurisdictions illustrates how we work together to make a real difference.

Image: HVP, 2025 Fire Training
#TogetherOnTheFrontline

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It's been a rough start to the year for the plantation industry. Bushfire resilience is built through togetherness: firefighters across jurisdictions standing united as bushfires devastate communities

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#TogetherOnTheFrontline

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🌲 VFPA Statement: Bushfires cause significant losses across Victoria’s plantation estate

The VFPA is deeply concerned for the communities affected by the recent bushfires across Victoria.

Read VFPA's full media statement here: https://t.co/mSGmi2Porv

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🌲VFPA Wrapped 2025

As we wrap up 2025, we want to sincerely thank our members for your continued support, collaboration and leadership throughout the year.

We’re excited to keep building momentum together in 2026.

Watch VFPA Wrapped here: https://t.co/sZIhHHLdE2

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🌱 VFPA Activity Update: Site Visit to Smart Recycling

This week, VFPA visited the Smart Recycling headquarters.

Smart Recycling specialises in recycling timber waste, green waste, and builders waste.

Thank you to MD Ward Petherbridge for showing us around!

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The VFPA warmly welcomes the Vic Government’s $1.25 million commitment announced today by Minister Ros Spence to progress plans for the Green Triangle advanced manufacturing Precinct.

Read more: https://t.co/Mn6H6Sjsri

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🌱 VFPA Newsflash: Rock House Farm commences timber plantation in Kyneton

Rock House Farm in Kyneton commenced planting its timber plantation last week, made possible by a $94,350 investment through the Victorian Carbon Farming Program.

Read more: https://t.co/JW8hnlOHBS

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🌱 VFPA Newsflash: New developments in the Splinters to Structures project

The project has delivered a breakthrough, resulting feasibility of a new manufacturing capability in the GT region.

See more about the Splinters to Structures project here: https://t.co/16sHThUdRC

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🌱 VFPA Activity Update: VFPA collaborated with AFPA, DEECA and Agriculture Victoria, hosting a Giant Pine Scale Workshop in Berwick.

Industry collaboration is critical to controlling GPS spread and protecting Victoria's wood fibre industry.

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🌱 VFPA Newsflash: 2025 To Be in the Top Three Hottest Years on Record

According to the WMO, 2025 is to be one of the hottest years on record (https://t.co/orjYVwZJmV).

It is crucial to remember the role the wood fibre sector plays in mitigating risks and combating bushfires.

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🌱 VFPA Activity Update: Visit to ASH Sawmill

VFPA visited the Australian Sustainable Hardwood (ASH) sawmill in Heyfield yesterday.

Thank you to Vince and the team at ASH for the opportunity.

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🌱 VFPA Activity Update: 2025 GTTIA

A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists at the 2025 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards held on Friday night, highlighting the skill, dedication and community spirit that drive our industry forward! 🌲🏆

#GreenTriangle #VFPA

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🌿VFPA Welcomes the announcement from the Australian Government and AFWI of millions in research into
🌱Advanced Manufacturing Precinct Strategy
🌱Giant Pine Scale (GPS) Research
🌱Fibre to Fuels Project
Full Media Release here: https://t.co/FcE9hYeCnE

See below GPS infections

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🌿VFPA Activity Update: Strengthening Collaboration with the CFA

Alongside the Green Triangle Fire Alliance (GTFA), VFPA was pleased to host CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and his Deputy Chiefs for a productive roundtable discussion in Hamilton this week.

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🌱 VFPA Activity Update: Meeting with MP David Limbrick

It was fantastic to meet with Libertarian MP David Limbrick today to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Victorian Wood Fibre Industry.

Thank you, David!

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🌱 VFPA welcomes the Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy.

Consultation has begun for the development of a National Bioenergy Feedstock Strategy, creating an opportunity to maximise Australia's timber and wood-fibre residue use.

Find the discussion paper here: https://t.co/IJizxhHgru