Mission | Vision | Values
FIFWA’s role is to work with our members, stakeholders, and governments to ensure an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable forest products industry in Western Australia.
FIFWA operates within the following core philosophies: Mission FIFWA’s mission is to be the voice of the forest and plantation growing, harvesting and processing industry in Western Australia, liaising with state and local governments on behalf of the industry, and representing the industry to the media and the public. Vision FIFWA’s vision is to represent a respected, valued and growing Western Australian forest and timber industry operating with a secure resource base that provides commercial confidence and attracts investment. Values |
Responsive in a timely and effective manner to critical incidents, events and circumstances as they arise
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Representative and inclusive of all members drawn from various facets of the industry
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Respected and trusted by all key industry stakeholders, government, the media and the public at large
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Resilient to all pressures and influences that undermine the best interests of the industry
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Collaborative, seeking to consult and work with other national, state and local bodies that share our objectives
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Unified, seeking to represent the best interest of the forest industry as a whole
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As government legislation and regulations create the policy environment in which the industry operates, FIFWA must work to ensure these policy settings are conducive to healthy industry growth and development.
FIFWA works hard to ensure a sustainable, secure supply of resource for the industry’s longevity. FIFWA also seeks to combat market access restrictions to enable a fair and competitive trading environment.
FIFWA promotes the value of the industry to the general public, represents the industry in dealings with the media and supports our regional timber communities through our WA Forest Communities Network branch.
FIFWA works closely with our counterparts in other Australian states, as well as with the federal representative body, the Australian Forest Products Association.
FIFWA works hard to ensure a sustainable, secure supply of resource for the industry’s longevity. FIFWA also seeks to combat market access restrictions to enable a fair and competitive trading environment.
FIFWA promotes the value of the industry to the general public, represents the industry in dealings with the media and supports our regional timber communities through our WA Forest Communities Network branch.
FIFWA works closely with our counterparts in other Australian states, as well as with the federal representative body, the Australian Forest Products Association.