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Looking to improve water quality? Plant trees.

Dr Philip Smethurst, as a soil and water scientist at the CSIRO, has been studying the effects on water quality of plantation forestry in streamside management zones on Tasmanian farms. His conclusions? If all farmers were using trees for water...

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Trees: The ultimate renewable

By 2050 the human population is forecast to expand from 7.5 to 9.6 billion people. We will require 70% more food (United Nations), 50% more fuel (International Energy Agency), and 50% more water (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development).We also...

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Developing glulam from fibre-managed plantation Eucalyptus nitens

Glue laminated timber, commonly known as ‘glulam’, is a highly attractive, versatile structural solution for architects and structural engineers thanks to its ability to achieve long spans and curves, without compromising strength or aesthetic qualities....

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Improving durability to enhance the value of plantation, regrowth and regenerated Eucalptus

Timber durability is generally rated by its resistance to fungal decay and insect attack and is a key factor for market acceptance of new building products. Researchers at the University of Tasmania are currently investigating various aspects of the durability...

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Market for Plantation Grown Wood: Where we're at and where we're going

As we continue to see the impacts of COVID-19 across the forestry sector, many aspects of our lives and jobs are put on pause as we take a considered approach on the best path forward. Despite this global pandemic, it...

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Rob Smith offers his expertise to advance Tasmania and help the planet at the same time

Originally from the UK, Rob Smith has been a Private Forester with PFT for the last 15 years. Bringing his passion for forests and the outdoors to PFT, Rob was in similar roles in Northern New South Wales and before...

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There has never been a better time to plant trees

There is a global shortage of timber, and farmers are the key to delivering the commercially viable resource of the future. In fact, the global demand for timber is expected to quadruple by 2050 (The World Bank, 2016). Within Australia...

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Matching corporate investment with potential growers, Tasmania's customised approach to help grow the future

Private forests are the dominant source of forest products, providing more than half of Tasmania’s annual wood harvest. The bulk of that supply comes from private plantations, managed largely for wood fibre production and export. The future growth potential for...

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Bringing more value to everything Tasmanian through renewability

In 2022, Tasmania will be one of the only places in the world that has 100% renewable energy. According to Todd Babiak, CEO of Brand Tasmania, being 100% renewable is a huge opportunity for Tasmania for almost all of our...

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Why farmers should plant trees now, and manage them for the mass timber buildings of the future

Michael Lee from the Centre for Sustainable Architecture with Wood (CSAW) at the University of Tasmania has been working with the Tasmanian timber resource for around 25 years. The role of CSAW, which is a research and education unit under...

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