Author: Chloe Downey

The ARC Advance Timber Hub, a key player in the sustainable timber and forestry research sector, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Queensland Science Capability Directory. This listing marks a significant step forward in promoting the Hub’s cutting-edge research, technological expertise, and industry-leading capabilities to a wider audience, both in Australia and internationally.

The Queensland Science Capability Directory is a comprehensive resource that highlights the state’s leading research institutions, laboratories, and innovation hubs. By being featured in this prestigious directory, The ARC Advance Timber Hub joins a network of forward-thinking organisations committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving key challenges facing industries today.

By leveraging the Queensland Science Capability Directory listing, the Hub will expand its partnerships, foster collaboration, and continue delivering impactful research that meets the needs of modern industries.

To view the Hub’s listing, please visit the Queensland Science Capability Directory’s official website at:

https://science.desi.qld.gov.au/research/capability-directory/advance-timber-hub/

Coinciding with a new exhibition at Hervey Bay Regional Gallery “Forest to Fibre: FCRC Hardwood Plantation (21 Sept to 17 Nov 2024)”, on the 2^nd of October, the Harvey Bay Regional Gallery will be hosting the Timber Future: From Forest to Fibre event. Supported by the ARC Advance Timber Hub, this event forms part of the Value-Chain Innovation Node research, with ARC Advance Timber Hub investigators, Kim Baber and Dr. Bill Leggate presenting alongside presenters from Timber Queensland, Workforce Australia and Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC). It will include a detailed background on the timber pavilion and will conclude with a tour a native hardwood plantation, offering attendees an in-depth look at the innovative timber processing and its significance within the forestry value chain.

This event will not only celebrate the rich history of timber in the Fraser Coast but also sets a clear path forward for sustainable timber practices, positioning timber as the ultimate renewable material. Whether you’re a student interested in entering the timber industry or a professional looking to connect with experts in the field, Forest to Fibre offers something for everyone.

The Event is free and open to the public and proudly supported by the ARC Advance Timber Hub, The University of Queensland, Timber Queensland, Workforce Australia, Canopy, State Library of Queensland, Fraser Coast Regional Council and the Queensland Government

For more information see https://www.advance-timber-hub.org/event/forest-to-fibre-timber-futures/