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Timber Sales Firm in Brisbane Calls for Higher Industry Standards

Announcement posted by Narangba Timbers 19 Aug 2015

Narangba Timbers reveals why timber sales are not as important as creating higher standards in Brisbane and across Australia.
Brisbane, QLD, 19 August 2015 - As the timber industry begins to evolve into the 2020’s and beyond, global standards and technology are making the timber industry more competitive than it has ever been. According to Jack Kyle, owner of Narangba Timbers, it is time for the industry to make a concerted effort to raise training and education standards.

Narangba Timbers is one of the more prominent timber sales facilities in the Brisbane area. They are known for high quality, low prices and great customer service. Mr Kyle has been a leader by example in the quest for higher standards within the industry. Recently, in a post on his company blog, Mr Kyle called for higher standards in all facets of the industry. According to Mr Kyle:

“The timber industry is competitive. We love carrying Australian timber, but we also carry some imports to provide choices to our customers. As far as we’re concerned, we want to see the Australian timber industry remain healthy and competitive, both here and in the global market. This is going to require some innovation and recalibration as the industry continues to evolve in efficiency, production and transport.”

The Forest Industry Advisory Council (FIAC), commissioned by the Australian Government, addressed the issue of the need for better education within the timber industry in a document called, “Meeting Future Market Demand: Australia’s Forest Products and Forest Industry.” They pointed out some facts they see as problematic for the industry’s efforts to remain competitive in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Currently, entry level candidates either get their industry training through tertiary education or via Vocational Education and Training (VET). VET is provided by Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s), of which there are approximately 60 offering training in forestry and timber processing. At its peak, enrolment was steady at 6,000 students per year. In 2012, the number of forestry and timber processing students dropped to 4,000 from 6,000 the previous year for a drop of 33%.

There are only three universities that currently offer an undergraduate bachelor degree in Forestry Science. There are only four that offer graduate degrees in forestry or in timber processing. Consequently, enrolment decreased more than 50% from 1994 to 2007.

Mr Kyle wants to see that change: “We need more education and we need better education. There are plenty of great positions in the timber industry. There should be plenty of opportunity for career growth in the industry as it continues to evolve. Technology is getting better every day; we have to match that on our end, too.”

Mr Kyle concluded: “We have the most timber land in the world. We know how to harvest sustainably and help the environment at the same time. It’s good for Australia when Australian timber is competitive on both the domestic and global levels. But we are going to have to have better education to stay that way.”

Narangba Timbers is a leader in the timber sales industry. Located in the Brisbane area, they specialise in a wide selection and high standards of customer service. They offer timber for heavy construction, but also for home projects such as timber decking, timber flooring and timber fencing. To learn more or to talk to their top notch customer service staff, call (07) 3888 1293.