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Tasmanian Softwood Industry Development Program
Under the Tasmanian Softwood Industry Development Program, the Australian Government is providing $10 million to assist the Tasmanian softwood timber industry to invest in projects that add value to Tasmanian softwood timber, upgrade harvesting equipment, introduce new technology, improve silvicultural management and assist the softwood industry to adjust to an expected reduction in softwood sawlog supply over the next two years. The Australian Government is also providing $42 million for the native forest sector under the Tasmanian Forest Industry Development Program and $4 million for country sawmillers under the Tasmanian Country Sawmills Assistance Program.
The guidelines below provide more detailed information on the program.
Applications for the TCFA closed on 31 May 2006.
The Australian Government recognises that some applicants may require more time to finalise the details of their proposals. Accordingly additional information can be submitted after this date by prior agreement with the TCFA Secretariat.
The TCFA is a joint commitment of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments to enhanced protection of Tasmania's forest environment and growth in the Tasmanian forest industry and forestry jobs. The Governments are committing over $250 million to revitalise the timber industry and preserve old-growth forests.
Application information
- Tasmanian Softwood Industry Development Program Guidelines
PDF [54kb] - Application Form PDF [49kb]
Word [54kb]
Further information/ contact details
- Visit the Premier of Tasmania's website
Alternatively, please contact the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at RFA
