FREE WEBINAR: Species Focus- Cypress for Internal & External Use

How can locally grown Queensland cypress deliver high performance, natural durability and healthier building outcomes across residential and commercial projects?

Join Timber Queensland for a practical, evidence‑based seminar exploring why cypress — harvested from sustainably managed native forests across regional Queensland — remains one of the state’s most versatile and trusted softwoods. With its proven natural termite resistance, durability, distinctive aesthetic qualities and strong supply chain credentials, cypress is uniquely suited to Queensland’s climate, construction methods and design traditions.

Species Focus: Cypress for Internal & External Use brings together leading technical specialists, designers and practitioners to unpack the full capability of this locally grown resource. From structural framing and exterior use to interior finishes, engineered product pathways, low‑toxicity building principles and circular economy opportunities, this seminar will give you practical insights to specify cypress confidently and effectively.

By combining technical guidance, real‑world case studies and design‑led perspectives, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how cypress supports performance, sustainability and regional economic strength — all while reducing carbon miles and supporting Queensland’s forest‑based communities.

Whether you’re a builder, designer, architect, engineer, specifier, supplier or sustainability professional, this session will help you get more value from a species grown right here in Queensland.

Program

11.00 am

Welcome and introduction

Clarissa Brandt, Strategic Relations & Communications Manager, Timber Queensland

11.05am

Cypress: the great all rounder

Learn why cypress remains one of Queensland’s most versatile and reliable native softwoods, valued for its strength, durability, and natural termite resistance. This session outlines its certified forest management, unique timber properties, and wide range of applications from structural framing to high‑end architectural uses.

Matt Smith, Senior Technical Consultant, Timber Queensland

11.25am

Specifying Cypress: Real‑World Applications in Housing and Commercial Construction

Explore inspiring case studies that demonstrate where cypress can be used across residential and commercial settings, from structural and external applications to interior and architectural elements. This session highlights the practical advantages of specifying locally grown cypress, including durability, performance, design flexibility and regional supply benefits.

Mark Affleck, General Manager, Hurfords

11.55am

Cypress Resource Potential: Properties, Product Pathways and Circular Design Advantages

Explore the broad uses for cypress in durable, non-toxic components and how it can support healthier buildings, emerging engineered wood products and more resilient bioregions. This session will provide insights into cypress as an abundant, under-utilised native resource and its advantages in a circular economy.

Christina Renger, net Zero Design 

12.25pm

Q&A

12.45pm

Conclusion

Who should attend: This free webinar is a must for builders, architects and designers, engineers, specifier, supplier or sustainability professional, this session will help you get more value from a species grown right here in Queensland.

Secure your spot now! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YmKR3-q6R36I0QQ7flZQ1A

Why should you attend this webinar?

·        Understand what makes cypress a high‑performance native softwood

·        See cypress in action across residential and commercial projects

·        Reduce environmental impact with locally sourced timber

·        Discover the breadth of the cypress resource

·        Support healthier, low‑toxicity building outcomes

·  Align your projects with circular economy and local content principles

·   Hear how locally grown species contribute to a distinctive, place-specific design language that celebrates Queensland's natural materials, regional character and climatic suitability.

Ask your questions live & receive CPD points

Engage with presenters in the Q&A and gain clarity on sourcing, performance, and design applications. Timber Queensland will provide all attendees with a CPD certificate for attending the full webinar.