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WORKSHOP: Generating renewable energy from forest residues: Opportunities, challenges and the latest research

As Australia searches for renewable energy sources and alternatives to emission-intensive energy production, there is an ever-growing opportunity for bioenergy.
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Celebrate the UN’s Year of Forests 21 March at the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

While celebrated every year on 21 March, World Forestry Day is particularly important this year given the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all t
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Daniel Tuan heads up Forests NSW in Southern Region

Daniel Tuan has been appointed regional manager for Forests NSW Southern Region.
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Public Seminar Invitation: Tree planting for carbon sequestration: Are landholders interested?

RECENT YEARS have seen rapid growth in tree planting for carbon sequestration in Australia to service carbon markets. The Australian Government's proposed Carbon Farming Initiative, as well as ongoing promises of a forthcoming government-mandated carbon market, will likely expand the
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