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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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China extends its Log export suspension to Tasmania

08 Dec 2020

Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is aware that Chinese customs have notified the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment (DAWE) that its suspension of the import of logs from Victoria and Queensland has been extended to Tasmania and South...
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This Evandale Farm is maximising productivity and custodianship through trees

03 Dec 2020

Three generations of tree planting on Logan, a family run farm at Evandale, has delivered increased water efficiency, increased lamb survivability, and enhanced farm aesthetics. After two generations of planting, Clare Peltzer explains why she and her brother, Angus, will...
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Bringing more value to everything Tasmanian through renewability

30 Nov 2020

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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Basalt to Bay - The economic benefits of native shelter belts report - Issue 3/2015

24 Nov 2020

Balsalt to Bay Landcare Network, 2015 - Lisette MillThe protection of existing native vegetation and the planting of shelter belts may provide a multitude of productivity and biodiversity benefits for farming industries. The value of shelterbelts in raising agricultural productivity...
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Bushfire - why risk it?

19 Nov 2020

Tasmanians can now develop an online bushfire plan and better understand their bushfire risk using a new website launched 18 November 2020 as part of the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to keeping Tasmanians safe. The new ‘5-minute bushfire plan’ is an...
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Have your say on Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan

19 Nov 2020

The Tasmanian Government is committed to balancing the impact of deer on our important primary industries and environment while maintaining a deer herd as a traditional recreational hunting resource. Public input is now being sought to assist with the preparation...