Australia – and Tasmania – will harvest the benefits of planning, with a $20 million federal investment in the forestry industry.
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Federal Agriculture and Water Resources Minister David Littleproud and Tasmanian Senator Steve Martin announced the investment, which will be used to plan for and grow forestry in Australia and develop three regional forestry hubs.
The investment will boost regional forestry jobs and grow the renewable timber and wood-fibre industry, Mr Littleproud said.
“We’re making a strategic investment in the future of forestry,” he said.
Already employing 3000 in forestry, Tasmania could be one of the hub locations, Mr Martin said. “Tasmania is on the first port of call in regards to setting up a regional hub,” he said.
“It does make sense to create a hub here in Tasmania,” Mr Littleproud said.
Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
