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Trial of early forest fire detection technology decreases response times and increases safety

13 Apr 2021

A new camera-based fire detection system has been trialed in Tasmania for the first time by locally based forest management company SFM. The Firehawk system provides real time fire detection allowing for a rapid aerial-based response to potentially threatening bushfire...

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Reshaping forest management in Australia to provide nature-based solutions to global challenges

18 Mar 2021

A paper published on 16 March in Australian Forestry has called for the development of a new shared vision for the management of Australia’s forests.The paper Reshaping forest management in Australia to provide nature-based solutions to global challenges, by Dr...

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2020 Tasmanian Private Forests Resource Review

11 Mar 2021

A regional review of privately managed native and planted forest resource in TasmaniaUnder section 6 of the Private Forests Act 1994, a function of Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) is to prepare a five-yearly review of the private forest estate in...

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Paying Farmers for Biodiversity in Combination with Carbon Pilot

10 Mar 2021

The Australian Government is encouraging the integration of trees on farms through its Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot which is part of its wider $34 million commitment to biodiversity stewardship on farms.The Pilot’s objective is to encourage tree plantings that benefit...

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Introducing the General Biosecurity Duty from 31 March 2021

02 Mar 2021

Following extensive industry and community consultation, the Biosecurity Act 2019 (the Act) introduces a new legal obligation in Tasmania known as the General Biosecurity Duty, or GBD.The General Biosecurity Duty is expected to come into effect on 31 March 2021....

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Trees: The ultimate renewable

24 Feb 2021

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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Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) Exposure Draft

15 Feb 2021

After nearly five years, an Exposure Draft of the Forest Safety Code Tasmania will be presented to the Minister for Justice, the Honourable Elise Archer with a recommendation that it should be adopted as an amended version of the document...

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Celebrating Women in Forestry: Tree Alliance celebrates by recognising two of their own leaders

10 Feb 2021

As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Thursday, February 11) Tree Alliance is proud to celebrate the work of its female employees, Private Forests Tasmania, CEO Penny Wells and Agriforester, Molly Daskey-Willis.By using their scientific expertise...

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Media Release: NSFP to increase Southwood production

10 Feb 2021

Private Forests Tasmania welcomes the announcement by Neville Smith Forest Products to increase production at its Southwood Mill, creating a full second shift and 30 new jobs.“The expansion of the Mill’s operation will enhance domestic processing in Tasmania and provide...

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Benefits of trees for farm productivity

14 Dec 2020

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