Timber, prices and forestry on Kangaroo Island 20 June 2019 Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers’ executive director John Sergeant speaks to Proactive Investors about the prospects for the company, the timber industry and timber prices. https://youtu.be/iATfx8fM4FA
Keith Lamb takes the reins at KIPT 29 May 2019 The Company is pleased to announce that Keith Lamb will commence as its new Managing Director next month. This is part of a long-planned transition as KIPT anticipates moving into port construction,… Continue reading
Kangaroo Island growers band together 27 May 2019 Kangaroo Island’s 12 plantation forest growers are working together to maximise the benefits of the forestry industry for the community of Kangaroo Island. At a recent meeting in Parndana, most… Continue reading
Matt joins the KIPT team 24 May 2019 Matt Angrave has been working on a nine-month contract as a fire prevention officer with a government agency on Kangaroo Island and will next week join the KIPT forestry services… Continue reading
Public information sessions under way 2 May 2019 About 30 people visited the Public Information Session for the Smith Bay Wharf proposal’s Environmental Impact Statement, in Kingscote yesterday. The 1pm-7pm session was hosted by the Department for Planning… Continue reading
Good for the environment 29 April 2019 In his Quarterly letter to Shareholders, Managing Director John Sergeant outlines how the Smith Bay Wharf development and forestry on Kangaroo Island benefits the environment. “In this letter, I will… Continue reading
Forestry roads on the agenda 11 April 2019 A new report form the State Government has recognised the road transport issues and driver training needs for forestry in SA, including on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers and… Continue reading
Public Consultation for wharf proposal starts 29 March 2019 The public consultation period for Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers’ proposed Smith Bay Wharf is now open. The Minister for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure made the announcement yesterday and published notices… Continue reading
Forestry has friends in SA Parliament 27 March 2019 Liberal, Labor and independent parliamentarians gathered in Adelaide with representatives of forest industries last week to celebrate the launch of a cross-party parliamentary friends’ group. Co-chairs Nick McBride (Member for… Continue reading
Women in forestry 20 March 2019 Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers directors Shauna Black and Keith Lamb attended a recent Women in Forestry Industries workshop in Canberra around the International Women’s Day theme – Balance for Better…. Continue reading
Supporting SA-Japan trade growth 15 March 2019 KIPT Managing Director John Sergeant has just returned from Tokyo. He, and representatives of our off-take and development partner Mitsui & Co, attended a dinner celebrating the appointment of the… Continue reading
Blue gum the “Rolls Royce” of woodchips 25 February 2019 A report on the ABC has highlighted the importance of blue gum forestry to Australia and also acknowledges the “hangover” from the failure of the Managed Investment Schemes pre-2008 and… Continue reading