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 Newly developed protocol a vital tool for safeguarding forestry industry 08 August 2024 Pine Wood Nematode is a biosecurity pest of pine trees that is very difficult to tell apart from other, harmless teeny tiny nematodes.
News Innovation and success in private forestry 31 July 2024 In July, Private Forests Tasmania’s CEO, Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykowski, hosted a session at Red Meat Updates about the success story of Chester Farm and its innovative approach to business diversification. This case study sheds light on the remarkable…
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.
News New Corporate Plan released 01 July 2024 The Corporate Plan sets out Private Forests Tasmania's strategic direction, including our purpose, our goals and priorities for the next three years. Private Forest Tasmania's purpose is to facilitate and expand the sustainable development of…
News Sustainability, profitability and resilience in focus 24 June 2024 The Perennial Prosperity Project is making significant strides in transforming the agricultural landscape of Tasmania.
News New fee schedule for private timber reserves 24 June 2024 As of 1 July 2024, the private timber reserve application fee will increase from $623.00 to $654.50.
News Embracing Opportunities in Tasmania's Forests: Meet PFT’s new Operations Manager 05 June 2024 Forestry has been in Jarrod Burn’s blood since he was a child working alongside his father on a forest harvesting operation.
News Red Hot Tips: Fire management for Tassie farmers 23 May 2024 Fire is a land management tool that can protect trees, regenerate vegetation, reduce fuel load and manage weeds. It should be carried out with a fire management strategy, which includes getting the necessary permits and approvals. We spoke to…
News Bioenergy: Fuelling industries with trees 16 May 2024 Bioenergy is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. It is typically generated from organic waste from agricultural, municipal, industrial and forestry sources. That means it helps to manage waste while providing a renewable source of fuel in a…
News Harvesting trees: What you need to know 15 May 2024 Harvesting trees involves planning across multiple stages. This includes harvest inspections, legal approvals, clean-up and reforestation. Harvesting and transportation can be one of the biggest costs in commercial wood production. So farmers should…
News Shelterbelts: How are they contributing to farm systems? 13 May 2024 Shelterbelts – strips of vegetation between paddocks and fields – play an important role on farms. They provide shelter and shade, as well as biodiversity benefits such as habitat, food and dispersion corridors for native animal species.…