❓ The WA parliament questioned the Forest Products Commission's (FPC) plans to develop a marri woodchip export industry, raising concerns about sustainability and competition with local furniture manufacturers. The response clarifies that the focus is on using unmillable residues and that plantation blue gum will form the basis of the new woodchip industry.
AnsweredQoN 589Legislative Council
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(1) What markets is the Forest Products Commission currently investigating for the sale of marri woodchips?
(2) What actions is the Forest Products Commission undertaking in order to develop a new export woodchip industry based on native forest resources?
(3) Is it intended that marri trees will form the basis for a new export woodchip industry in Western Australia?
(4) Are any trials of the viability of export marri woodchips currently being carried out?
(5) If yes, what volumes of marri woodchips are being, or are to be, used in any trials?
(6) Have any contracts been signed?
(7) If yes, when and with whom?
(8) For what price (base and gross) is the Forest Products Commission proposing to sell the woodchips?
(9) Does the attempt to develop an export marri woodchip industry represent a return to the unsustainable practice of the past when woodchips were a main incentive for clearfelling native forest?
(10) What programs or processes is the Forest Products Commission developing to ensure that furniture manufacturers are given the option to buy any marri logs before they are sacrificed to an export woodchip industry?
(11) What programs or processes is the Forest Products Commission developing to ensure that the craftwood industry is given the option to buy any marri logs before they are sacrificed to an export woodchip industry?
(12) Will the Minister categorically rule out the use of marri for export woodchips unless all other possible options for local value adding of the marri resource are exhausted?
(13) If not, why not?
(2) What actions is the Forest Products Commission undertaking in order to develop a new export woodchip industry based on native forest resources?
(3) Is it intended that marri trees will form the basis for a new export woodchip industry in Western Australia?
(4) Are any trials of the viability of export marri woodchips currently being carried out?
(5) If yes, what volumes of marri woodchips are being, or are to be, used in any trials?
(6) Have any contracts been signed?
(7) If yes, when and with whom?
(8) For what price (base and gross) is the Forest Products Commission proposing to sell the woodchips?
(9) Does the attempt to develop an export marri woodchip industry represent a return to the unsustainable practice of the past when woodchips were a main incentive for clearfelling native forest?
(10) What programs or processes is the Forest Products Commission developing to ensure that furniture manufacturers are given the option to buy any marri logs before they are sacrificed to an export woodchip industry?
(11) What programs or processes is the Forest Products Commission developing to ensure that the craftwood industry is given the option to buy any marri logs before they are sacrificed to an export woodchip industry?
(12) Will the Minister categorically rule out the use of marri for export woodchips unless all other possible options for local value adding of the marri resource are exhausted?
(13) If not, why not?
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Answered
8 May 2003
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Response time
49 days
(2) & (4) The absence of a market for unmillable marri trees limits the ability to supply marri sawlogs. The FPC has taken action to increase the supply of marri sawn timber particularly for the furniture industry and has identified a marri woodchip export market for the unmillable log residues and sawmill residues. The FPC has made contact with the Republic of China's pulp and paper industry and has assisted with pulping trials in China, CSIRO and Monash University. The production of marri woodchips has commenced. (3) No. Plantation blue gum will form the basis for Western Australia's new woodchip industry which is predicted to exceed four million tonne per annum. Limited quantities of marri and karri unmillable log residues and sawmill residues constitute a greatly reduced export from native forests. (5) Approximately 50 tonnes of marri have been used for pulping trials. (6) No sales contracts have been signed as of 30 April 2003. (7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(3) No. Plantation blue gum will form the basis for Western Australia's new woodchip industry which is predicted to exceed four million tonne per annum. Limited quantities of marri and karri unmillable log residues and sawmill residues constitute a greatly reduced export from native forests. (5) Approximately 50 tonnes of marri have been used for pulping trials. (6) No sales contracts have been signed as of 30 April 2003. (7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(5) Approximately 50 tonnes of marri have been used for pulping trials. (6) No sales contracts have been signed as of 30 April 2003. (7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(6) No sales contracts have been signed as of 30 April 2003. (7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(3) No. Plantation blue gum will form the basis for Western Australia's new woodchip industry which is predicted to exceed four million tonne per annum. Limited quantities of marri and karri unmillable log residues and sawmill residues constitute a greatly reduced export from native forests. (5) Approximately 50 tonnes of marri have been used for pulping trials. (6) No sales contracts have been signed as of 30 April 2003. (7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(5) Approximately 50 tonnes of marri have been used for pulping trials. (6) No sales contracts have been signed as of 30 April 2003. (7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(6) No sales contracts have been signed as of 30 April 2003. (7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(7) Not applicable (8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(8) The price will be based on a Bone Dry Metric Tonne of woodchip either Free on Board at the Bunbury Port or delivered to particular ports of destination. Proposed prices are subject to commercial negotiation. (9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(9) No. A market for unmillable log residues and sawmill residues is important to assist regeneration in both karri and jarrah forests, assist furniture manufacturers and avoid waste. (10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(10) & (11) Marri is important for the Western Australian furniture manufacturing industry and finewood industry with the demand for marri timber continuing to grow. The identification of marri sawlogs is difficult and the recovery of suitable sawn timber from millable logs is relatively low. A market for unmillable logs and sawmill waste increases the availability of marri sawlogs and assists in reducing the net processing costs for furniture and finewood manufacturers. The production of marri sawlogs by the FPC has increased more than 65% for January to February this year where marri woodchip production has occurred compared to the same period last year when no marri woodchip production occurred. It is expected that the production of marri sawlogs will almost double over the 12 month period The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
The FPC is working in close association with sawmillers and furniture manufacturers in coordinating the increased supply of marri sawlogs. Sawlogs are identified at both bush landings and the chip mill. Experienced log graders identify sawlogs in accordance with nominated log specifications primarily at the bush landing. A further assessment takes place at the chipmill where all logs are initially assessed and marked for their potential as sawlogs, and then graded and segregated for transfer to a sawmill. (12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
(12) & (13) The FPC has played a pivotal role in developing marri as a premium furniture and finewood timber and will continue to support local value adding markets.
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