New projects to support the nations forest industries are being given a 100 million dollar boost. 

The federal government funding will be overseen by The University of Tasmania's Australian Forest and Wood Innovations, to develop a range of initiatives such as enhanced fire resilient plantations.

Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Australian Forest Products Associations Chief Executive Diana Hallam about the grants.

New projects to support the nations forest industries are being given a 100 million dollar boost. 
The federal government funding will be overseen by The University of Tasmania's Australian Forest and Wood Innovations, to develop a range of initiatives such as enhanced fire resilient plantations.
Rural Reporter Alexander Nimmo spoke with Australian Forest Products Associations Chief Executive Diana Hallam about the grants.

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