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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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).
News A journey of agroforestry knowledge exchange 02 November 2023 PFT Agriforester Molly Marshall embarked on an eye-opening journey to Japan in April, where she joined a group of Australian forest industry leaders for a knowledge exchange tour across central Honshu to delve into the intricacies and opportunities…
News Forest Foresight - Collaborative Forest Intelligence 01 November 2023 Project Forest Foresight: Enhancing Tasmania's Fire & Forest Management through collaborative technology insights.
News Forestry is at an inflection point: Meet PFT's new CEO 01 November 2023 Article by Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network. Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykowski is most at peace when she’s out in the bush or close to nature. Private Forests Tasmania’s new Chief Executive grew up in Claremont with her parents and older…
News Access to Carbon Forestry Projects now expanded Tasmania-wide 26 October 2023 A carbon-forestry initiative in the north of state has now expanded Tasmania-wide. Branded ActivAcre, the program offers farmers and landowners an opportunity to earn a reliable, consistent income by leasing land for tree plantations and future…
