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Shelterbelts: How are they contributing to farm systems? — 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.…

Infill plantings and remnant vegetation: Why biodiversity depends on a thriving understory — News

Infill plantings and remnant vegetation: Why biodiversity depends on a thriving understory

13 May 2024

Creating diverse habitats for bird and insect life is an essential part of promoting biodiversity on a farm. Infill planting offers the structural variety – from ground layers, to midstory, to canopy layers – that wildlife needs to survive and…

Plantation planning: The key to a successful plantation — News

Plantation planning: The key to a successful plantation

10 May 2024

Growing trees is a long-term project. To make sure your investment pays off, it’s important to have a plan. Seeking advice early in the process can save a lot of work and expense in the long run. Consider where, how and why you are going to plan…

Exciting interactive forestry knowledge hub launched — News

Exciting interactive forestry knowledge hub launched

02 May 2024

Private Forests Tasmania has launched an interactive knowledge hub for Tasmanian landowners to learn about the positive impact integrating commercial trees can have on their properties.

$450,000 farm forestry grant recipients revealed — News

$450,000 farm forestry grant recipients revealed

02 May 2024

Nearly 250 hectares of trees will be planted and the carbon outcomes researched as part of a new grant program supporting Tasmanian farmers.

Salinity: Identify and respond with trees — News

Salinity: Identify and respond with trees

28 April 2024

Salinity is where excess salts accumulate in soils and water. On farms, it affects productivity for crops and pastures. Farmers may spot tell-tale signs of salinity on their land, including bare patches of grass or unhealthy plants. Strategic tree…

Day in the life: Forest Practices Officer — News

Day in the life: Forest Practices Officer

19 April 2024

Forest Practices Officers are trained and appointed by Tasmania’s independent forestry regulator, the Forest Practices Authority. While FPOs have legal obligations to the FPA, they are employed in the forestry sector or work as independent…

Open-rooted seedlings: Tips from two Tasmanian nurseries — News

Open-rooted seedlings: Tips from two Tasmanian nurseries

13 April 2024

Ordering stock is a step to prepare your plantation. Consider where, when and how you source stock, to give your trees the best chance of success. Buying high-quality seedlings means trees have a better chance of survival and can also help to…

The carbon market: Opportunities and challenges for Tasmanian farmers — News

The carbon market: Opportunities and challenges for Tasmanian farmers

25 March 2024

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Governments and markets across the world are moving towards new environmental standards focused on reduced carbon emissions. To protect the environment and meet changing requirements,…

$100M Australian Forest and Wood Innovations officially opens — News

$100M Australian Forest and Wood Innovations officially opens

13 March 2024

The future of sustainable forestry received a significant boost this week with the official launch of the $100 million Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) program.

Final Report now available: Assessing the efficiency of mechanised hardwood thinning operations — News

Final Report now available: Assessing the efficiency of mechanised hardwood thinning operations

07 March 2024

Tasmania, along with the broader Australia, currently faces a significant wood supply shortage, particularly in the building and construction sector. In response, Tasmania has taken substantial steps to identify industry and community-supported…

Riparian plantings: Multiple benefits for farms and waterways — News

Riparian plantings: Multiple benefits for farms and waterways

06 March 2024

Restoration of riparian areas on farms through native species plantings brings many benefits, from biodiversity and habitat, to increased flood resilience, farm productivity and water quality improvements. Planning is important to ensure that…

New Chair optimistic about future of private forestry — News

New Chair optimistic about future of private forestry

06 February 2024

Private Forests Tasmania’s new Chair Jim Wilson is no stranger to Tasmania’s, or Australia’s, forestry industry.

Managing trees: Supporting farmers to make choices — News

Managing trees: Supporting farmers to make choices

01 February 2024

Managing trees is not a one-size-fits-all exercise. It’s about understanding why you are planting trees and knowing how to manage your plantation to reach those goals. Managing trees covers activities from pest control, to pruning trees, to…

A long view: Evan Rolley reflects on five decades in the forestry sector — News

A long view: Evan Rolley reflects on five decades in the forestry sector

25 January 2024

Former Private Forests Tasmania Chair Evan Rolley penned a reflection on his 50-year career working in the Tasmanian and national forestry industry. Mr Rolley's tenure with PFT ended on January 23.

Appointment of new PFT Chair and Board members — News

Appointment of new PFT Chair and Board members

24 January 2024

Tasmania’s thriving private forest sector is set for further growth with the appointment of a new Chair and Directors to the Board of Private Forests Tasmania (PFT).

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