Australian Forest Contractors Association - AFCA

28/10/2021

Do you have what it takes? Nominations are open to join a board whose directors are passionate about improving the viability of forest contracting businesses and how they are regarded by the rest of the value chain. Visit www.afca.asn.au to download the nomination form.

15/10/2021

Twenty forest businesses across Australia successfully launch the ForestFit Certification pilot. Visit forestfit.com.au to download the update.

https://www.afca.asn.au/certification-pilot

23/09/2021

Your next leadership opportunity could be with the Australian Forest Contractors Association. We are looking for an experienced and self-driven General Manager to lead and develop the business. Applications close 17 October 2021.

For job description please see this link
https://www.afca.asn.au/news/news-1

14/09/2021

AFCA’s Forestry Haulage Gap Analysis System endorsed to improve heavy vehicle safety

The Australian Forest Contractors Association’s (AFCA) Forestry Haulage Gap Analysis System will receive key funding through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), supported by the Federal Government.

The Forestry Haulage Gap Analysis System will allow for industry participants to effectively understand their relative transport risks resulting from the industry-endorsed Forestry Log Haulage Registered Code of Practice (LHC) (under active consideration by NHVR for registration) and the actions that are required to reduce these risks. This project is one of 28 successful heavy vehicle safety initiatives to receive funding from $5.2 million in Round 6 of the HVSI.

To read more please see here

Forest contracting business are adapting to more complex and demanding business process changes, reporting and compliance requirements.  Keeping you update with the latest industry changes and news.

31/08/2021

Email issues

We are currently experiencing issues with incoming emails. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to have it resolved as soon as possible. In the meantime, thank you for your patience while we get this sorted out.
This should be fixed within 24 hours

18/08/2021

Be part of the Queensland ForestFit Certification pilot where your feedback and input will influence the WHS Standard and assurance process implemented for Australia.

Visit www.forestfit.com.au to download an EOI

11/08/2021

PODW sessions in Regional Victoria in September - Register your interest now!

The Professional Ownership and Driver Wellbeing (PODW) program was developed by ATSSS (Alan Pincott) and KJ Training and Consulting to address the ‘human factor's such as fatigue, inattention and complacency.

See dates below:

Thursday, 2 September 2021 - Colac or Geelong depending on registrations.

Friday, 3 September - Myrtleford

Thursday, 9 September - Traralgon

To register your interest to attend a session and to find out more information please email [email protected] asap.

To read more about PODW please see https://www.afca.asn.au/projects/podwprogram.

Delivering over 30 free forestry sessions across Australia, specifically for drivers, management and staff within the forest industry. 

09/08/2021

As we all continue to face challenges with coronavirus spread, it's worth checking out the NHVR developed resources to help you and your business reduce the spread of coronavirus and manage your mental health and well-being.

Check out the NHVR resources here

The NHVR has developed a toolbox talk template for you to use to communicate specifically about actions that can be taken in your business to reduce the spread of coronavirus.

28/07/2021

Participate in the ForestFit pilot where your input will influence a national forest contracting business certification program being developed.

Visit www.forestfit.com.au to download an EOI.

14/07/2021

The Victorian Government recently announced changes to the Code of Practice for Timber Production (Code).

The proposed changes to the Code do not nearly go far enough. Please visit https://www.saveourforestrycommunities.org/makeasubmission and show your support for the industry by making a submission and letting the Victorian Government know you support changes to the Code that provide certainty for the industry.

We need a strong voice, so share this with your contacts to make sure the industry is well represented.

Make a submission to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Proposed Variation of the Code of Practice for Timber Production

07/06/2021

WA PODW sessions postponed

* Please note the WA PODW sessions that were to be held as part of the FIFWA Industry Safety Forums have been postponed due to the current Victorian COVID lockdown. The FIFWA Industry Safety Forums will still run as planned in June and for more information on these please contact Matt at [email protected]

Future PODW sessions will be announced once the current Victorian lockdown is completed

To register for future PODW sessions or for any further information please email [email protected] or see our PODW page https://www.afca.asn.au/projects/podwprogram

04/06/2021

AFCA has released a paper that outlines the rationale for urgent post-bushfire assistance for forest contracting businesses and their workers with plantation harvest and haul operations within the South West Slopes. To view the paper or read the Media Release visit our website

Forest contracting business are adapting to more complex and demanding business process changes, reporting and compliance requirements.  Keeping you update with the latest industry changes and news.