Protecting Our Communities This Fire Season
At Australian Bluegum Plantations (ABP), we are committed to being at the forefront of regional fire protection efforts this summer. Alongside our partners in the Green Triangle Fire Alliance (GTFA), we have implemented strong measures to protect our communities against the heightened fire risks predicted for the season. Enhanced Preparedness $20 million has been invested […]
ABP Named Finalist at the Australian HR Awards for ‘Growing Leaders Program’
Australian Bluegum Plantations Pty Ltd (ABP) was recently named a finalist at the Australian HR Awards for its ‘Growing Leaders Program’, developed in collaboration with Spring Point. This recognition highlights the program’s significant contribution to leadership development and the positive cultural impact it has had across ABP. Over the past three years, the Growing Leaders […]
ABP opens estate gates to inspire the next generation of leaders
At ABP, we know great leaders don’t just appear. Great leaders often start out as students needing real, hands-on experience, which we recently provided in spades. ABP recently hosted students in The Young Leaders Program for an educational day out in the forestry and plantation industry. The program, run by The Glenelg and Southern Grampians […]
Bushfire battle: New reservoirs secure water for firefighters
A fresh approach to bushfire readiness will boost firefighting success in South Australia – using a simple yet powerful idea. As part of the Green Triangle Fire Alliance (GTFA) network, ABP is rolling out innovative new reservoirs that will protect local ecosystems during major fire events. In regional Australia, water blackspots can pose major challenges […]
Meet Liz McKinnon: ABP’s new External Affairs Manager
Like our bluegums, investor and government interest in the forestry sector keeps growing. Spurred on by this attention, ABP has teamed up with two other companies to appoint Liz McKinnon as its new External Affairs Manager. At ABP, we know effective communication with government and community stakeholders is critical to our success – and to […]
300 and counting: ABP celebrates as milestone vessel sets sail
Cheers and celebrations filled the air at Albany Chip Terminal as our 300th woodchip vessel began its voyage to Japan. The ABP team has celebrated a key moment in its company’s history, with our 300th export vessel departing Albany Chip Terminal in November 2023. Loaded with high-value Eucalyptus woodchips, the ship – known as the […]
Stepping outside: ABP guides future leaders in nature’s classroom
The young people of today will become the conservationists of tomorrow. So, to help Outdoor Education students understand the unique role businesses play in environmental protection, ABP took several high school students out of the classroom – and into the field. Studying the links between economic stability, conservation and social responsibility from a textbook is […]
Tech triumph: Investment in new AI-powered cameras pays off
Fire-fighting technology is now battling blazes from land and sky in exciting new ways. As part of the Green Triangle Fire Alliance’s (GTFA) network, ABP is proud to support the rollout of new smoke detection cameras that are saving trees and protecting communities. The human eye might not spot a wandering spark – but a […]