News New semi-automated survivability count method 17 October 2023 PFT trial Esk Spatial's new semi-automated survivability count method testing technology capabilities against more manual survivability count methods.
News Plantation Insurance for small-scale forest growers 27 September 2023 Many small-scale forest growers have experienced difficulty in securing insurance cover for their plantations. After two-years, Forestry Australia, along with PSC Insurance Brokers and the Forest Growers Committee announce the availability of a new…
News Education and hands-on training at Hagley Farm School 26 September 2023 Genuine education and hands-on training came together at Hagley at the end of Term 3 when Hagley Farm School Ag Learning Centre collaborated with Private Forests Tasmania and Forest Education Foundation to conduct the first Introductory Training…
News Sarah and Tom Clark are planting trees and improving their farmland to benefit future generations 27 August 2023 Sarah and Tom Clark own and operate two farms, one in Ellendale and their larger farm, The Back Run, in Westerway.
News Active forest management to address timber shortage and climate change 16 August 2023 Tasmania's private foresters are at the forefront of combating climate change and alleviating Australia's construction timber scarcity through proactive private native regrowth forest management.
News New CEO appointed to Private Forests Tasmania 07 August 2023 Minister Felix Ellis welcomed the appointment of Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykowski as the new CEO of Private Forests Tasmania following the retirement of Penny Wells after five years in the role.
News Winton Farm set to enjoy the environmental benefits of trees 19 July 2023 John Taylor is a seventh-generation farmer living on Winton Estate, a 3,3000-ha farm just 15km North West of Campbell Town.
News Planting trees to maximise functionality, productivity and future prosperity on Kenilworth Farm, Campbell Town 19 July 2023 David Taylor lives on Kenilworth farm located just northwest of Campbell Town with his wife, Jo, and their three young children.
News The benefits of planting trees at Chester Farm, Westwood 19 July 2023 Biosecurity, increased lambing percentages, and a decrease in water evaporation are just some of the noticeable benefits of planting trees on Chester Farm.
News Midway: Carbon Project Agreement offering 27 June 2023 A guide to carbon sequestration and credit opportunity for Tasmanian landholders.
News Plantation thinning field day 01 June 2023 As part of the Wood Supply Co-investment program supported by PFT, Forico facilitated a trial to investigate costs and silvicultural practices to transition from pulpwood to longer rotation solid wood, with an aim to improve domestic sawlog supply…
News Hydrowood - an opportunity to invest in nature's hidden wealth 30 May 2023 Tasmanians will be offered the first chance to own a piece of history when innovative underwater harvesting company Hydrowood undertake an equity crowdfunding program later this month.
News FIFMC highlight 2022-23 fire season efforts 30 May 2023 Darryn Crook, Chair of the Forest Industry Fire Management Committee (FIFMC), has highlighted the dedication of the forest managers and their contractors within Tasmania during the recently concluded 2022/23 fire season.
News Farm Forestry Carbon tool launched 10 May 2023 A new tool to help landowners within minutes find out an indicative estimate of their carbon impact and the potential tree offset opportunities was launched at Agfest.
News State of the Forests Report 2022 released 18 April 2023 The Tasmanian Government has released the State of the Forests Report 2022. Undertaken by the independent Forest Practices Authority, the Report represents a comprehensive overview of Tasmania’s forests over the past five years.
News Agroforestry knowledge exchange in Japan 17 April 2023 Private Forests Tasmania agriforester Molly Marshall recently returned from an Agroforestry knowledge exchange in Japan. Over 12 days, Molly travelled around central Honshu with the group of Australian forest industry stakeholders including Rowan…
