News Forestry Australia Mentoring Program 2025 11 December 2024 A mentoring relationship is a powerful development experience that can deliver personal and professional benefits for both mentors and mentees.
News Eagle Management Constraint Period extended 09 December 2024 The Threatened Fauna Adviser recommends that forestry activities do not occur within 500m / 1km line-of-sight of active eagle nests during the Eagle Management Constraint Period (EMCP).
News Successful private native forest management celebrated 28 November 2024 More than 60 people attended Private Forests Tasmania's native forest regrowth thinning field days in Levendale and Sassafras this week, held in partnership with Midway Tasmania.
News Fire permits now required Statewide 20 November 2024 The Fire Permit Period for all of Tasmania starts 19 November 2024. From 2am Tuesday, Fire Permits will be required across the state until the end of the 2024-25 bushfire season.
News Forest leaders hone skills in sustainable native regrowth management 07 November 2024 The latest batch of forest industry leaders were put to the test last week during the Forest Practices Authority's 2024 Forest Practices for Supervisors Course.
News Carbon methods for native forests must be ‘nature positive’ 30 October 2024 Forestry Australia is calling on the Australian Government to ensure that new ACCU Scheme carbon methods developed for managing native forests are truly ‘nature positive’, of high integrity and robustness, and will support the long-term health and…
News Private Forests Tasmania marks a year of leadership and innovation 16 October 2024 Private Forests Tasmania is pleased to present its 2023-24 Annual Report, tabled in Parliament on October 16 by Minister for Resources, Eric Abetz.
News Bill passed to modernise private forestry regulations in Tasmania 02 October 2024 New amendments reduce red tape, ensure fairer financial arrangements, and update outdated provisions to support sustainable private forestry.
News Next generation increasing access to tree seedlings for timber, biodiversity purposes 01 October 2024 From a family-run market garden to a cutting-edge enterprise, Hills Transplants expands its offerings, making it easier for Tasmanian landowners to access custom-grown tree seedlings for timber and biodiversity purposes.
News What the 2024-25 Tasmanian Budget means for forestry 12 September 2024 A glance at the 2024-25 State Budget shows investment in forestry including areas of training, supply and business incentives.
News Forestry Australia welcomes further definition of active forest management 29 August 2024 Forestry Australia has welcomed the publication of an academic paper looking at the issue of active management of forests.
News Farm & Forest Mapper Tool highlighted at Rural Youth Tasmania's Young Farmer of the Year competition 29 August 2024 Private Forests Tasmania was delighted to participate in Rural Youth Tasmania’s Young Farmer of the Year competition, where our Farm and Forest Mapper tool was featured as a key module in the State finals.
News Senate Select Committee inquiry into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme 26 August 2024 The Tasmanian Government welcomes the Senate Select Committee inquiry into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES).
News Timberlink announces new wood composite products brand 12 August 2024 Everdeck boards are manufactured in Tasmania from a combination of Australian recycled plastic and plantation pine timber residues such as wood shavings.
News Forestry Australia Proposal: Expanding carbon credits to native forests 30 July 2024 Forestry Australia is leading an Australian initiative to expand Australia’s carbon credits across all native forest tenures, including state forests, private native forests, forests managed by Traditional Owners, national parks and conservation…
News Planting trees of tomorrow: Students create living legacy 30 July 2024 Exeter High School Farm, in collaboration with the Forest Education Foundation, is proud to announce the establishment of a multi-species shelterbelt on the school property.
News Tasmanian RFA outcomes report released 29 July 2024 The outcomes report for the fifth review of the Tasmanian Regional Forestry Agreement(RFA) has been released. The report marks the first stage in the independent review process, which will now progress to stakeholder consultation.
News Tasmanian students and seedlings grow together 25 July 2024 More than 2000 Tasmanian students are set to immerse themselves in the wonders of Tasmanian forests through a unique educational initiative.
