Forest and Wood Products Council
The Forest and Wood Products Council (FWPC) is a forest industry advisory body to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The FWPC was formed in November 2000 to advise on the Forest and Wood Products Action Agenda 
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The FWPC is an effective high level forum which aims to:
- act as a means of liaison between the Minister and stakeholders in the forest and wood products industry
- facilitate co-operation between different sectors of the forest and wood products industry; and
- give advice and information to the Minister in relation to the implementation of the Forest and Wood Products Action Agenda and other government-industry initiatives.
The Minister chairs the FWPC, whose members include representatives from the forest industry, peak industry bodies and the unions.
Last reviewed: 21 Oct 2009
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