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AACA competency standards
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Australians are major consumers of forest products. In 2003-2004, Australians used over 6.6 million cubic metres of solid timber and 4 million tonnes of paper, or about 550 kg for every Australian. Australia is a net importer of pulp and paper as well as importing sawn timber, and consequently Australia’s forest ‘footprint’ extends to over 31 countries. In particular, Australia is a major importer of sawn timber from New Zealand, Czech Republic and Indonesia. A substantial amount of our paper products are imported from Korea.
Illegal logging is widespread in many countries however it is a particular problem in developing countries with poor governance or forest law enforcement. Globally, the value of illegally logged timber is estimated to be as much as US$22.5 billion.
Responsible Timber Purchasing Policy assists by eliminating the demand for illegally logged timbers, and encouraging sound and sustainable management of forests.
Jana Blair – Australia Forest and Trade Network Coordinator
WWF Australia
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•PowerPoint presentation with accompanying audio voice track
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The exact timing of this course will depend on the speed you progress through the slides and any associated activities. It should take about 1 hour.
You will have access to the course for 6 weeks after you select it.
Under the RAIA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Policy and the AACA/RAIA Joint CPD/CE Policy this program will contribute 1 Informal CPD point.
Under the NSW Architects Registration Board’s CPE scheme the program should contribute 1 Informal CPE hour
Awareness of the status of global forestry and forestry practice
Understanding the need for sustainable forest management
Development of Responsible Purchasing Policies
Overview of WWF Australia and the Australia Forest and Trade Network
1.1.1.2; 1.1.3.13; 1.1.4.15; 1.2.1.21; 1.2.1.22; 1.3.2.39; 2.2.1.66
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