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Media releases

13 June 2012

Minister opens new Wescorp Sandalwood facility

Western Australia’s sandalwood industry is entering a new era today with the official opening of Wescorp Sandalwood’s new processing facility by Forestry Minister Terry Redman.

21 May 2012

Quality timbers go under the hammer

A wide range of unique native timbers will go under the hammer at the Forest Products Commission specialty timber auction at the Harvey Mill from 10.00 am this Saturday, 26 May 2012.

7 May 2012

Closure for staff affected by butyric acid attack

“I am relieved that the events surrounding the trespass into the Forest Products Commission’s (FPC) head office have been brought to closure today,” said FPC’s General Manager David Hartley, following the appearance of the offenders at Perth Law Courts.

26 March 2012

Protesters a serious risk to safety

“Erratic and irresponsible behaviour by forest activists is causing significant risks to the health and safety of themselves and forest workers,” said Forest Products Commission South West Native Forest Manager Chaz Newman. “Protests must be conducted without resorting to dangerous and hazardous behaviour that put lives at risk.”

2 March 2012

Quality timbers go under the hammer

The Forest Products Commission (FPC) is expecting spirited bidding from wood enthusiasts and craftspeople attending the quarterly log auction to be held at 10.00 am on 10 March 2011 at FPC’s Harvey Mill.

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