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Tasmanian Government releases COVID Safe Workplace Guidelines

15 Oct 2020

The Tasmanian Government has released the COVID Safe Workplace Guidelines for the Forestry Industry (the Guidelines).The Guidelines set out what employers should do as they continue, or seek to resume, business operations. By following these Guidelines, workplaces will be able...
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Developing glulam from fibre-managed plantation Eucalyptus nitens

15 Oct 2020

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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Formosa - Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

15 Oct 2020

Pasture productivity in spring 2017 was on average 30% higher in the sheltered half of a paddock compared to the unsheltered half. A Prinus radiata shelterbelt occupied approximately 1 ha of the paddock (4%), but induced a 15% increase in...
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Looking to improve water quality? Plant trees.

30 Sep 2020

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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Private Forests Tasmania welcomes David Monckton

29 Sep 2020

David has recently joined us for twelve months to manage our Private Forest Investment Project. The project has been identified as a priority in PFT’s Corporate Plan to assist with engaging with and supporting farmers involved or interested in farm...
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Forestry contractor resilience

23 Sep 2020

Tasmania’s forestry contractors can now apply for funding to improve their business practices under the $500 000 Forestry Contractor Resilience Program, which is being delivered through Rural Business Tasmania....