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Future directions for the Australian forest industry

Future directions for the Australian forest industry. Dr Sinniah Mahendrarajah Manager, Forest and Land Use Section. Key themes. The Australian forest industry is still in tough times Industry conditions are improving

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Future directions for the Australian forest industry

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  1. Future directions for the Australian forest industry Dr Sinniah Mahendrarajah Manager, Forest and Land Use Section

  2. Key themes • The Australian forest industry is still in tough times • Industry conditions are improving • Several factors can significantly influence the direction of the industry • Market • Policy • Environmental

  3. Tough times: marginal falls in wood product exports Source: ABARE (2009)

  4. Source: ABARE

  5. Conditions are improving: positive outlook for 2010 Source: ABARE

  6. Conditions are improving: dwelling unit approvals on the rise Source: ABS (2009)

  7. Conditions are improving: wood availability expected to increase Source: BRS (2007)

  8. Selected key factors influencing forestry

  9. Key factors: potential market changes – wood product exports Source: ABARE (2009)

  10. Key factors: policy and environmental changes • Climate change • Managed Investment Schemes • Increased interest in environmental conservation • Changes in our processing capacity

  11. Selected key factors influencing forestry

  12. Future directions: What to take home • Industry is resilient • Our international partners are important • Domestic policies and institutions are the key

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