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Tasmania opens up to fuel reduction burns

06 March 2020
The Tasmanian Government has opened the door for mechanical fuel reduction to tackle bushfires. In response to this season’s disastrous fires in Victoria and NSW, the Premier Peter Gutwein this week confirmed plans to introduce new legislation to make it easier for authorities to unde
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Greens say workers roadside clearing are exploiting the situation

06 March 2020
Suggestions that bushfire recovery workers undertaking roadside clearing for safety were somehow exploiting their role in an effort to gain additional timber have been labelled as a disgrace by the Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry, Gary Blackwood. Source: Timberbiz Mr Blackwood
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Importance of forest hazard reduction burning in Australia

06 March 2020
I have read the articles on the importance of forest hazard reduction burning in Australia, as a former forester I understand the importance of hazard reduction burning  – an individual’s assessment by John O’Donnell. The wildfires have had a massive impact across Australia, burning 5
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Trees are the Ultimate Renewable says Private Forests Tasmania CEO

06 March 2020
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 need to reduce CO2 emiss
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Tassie gov’t takes a bold step forward, Victoria stays under the green thumb

06 March 2020
In a week when the industry as a whole seemed to take a deep breath, there were three or four events of note. In Tasmania, the State Government has made a clear and bold decision to legislate for mechanical fuel reduction to tackle bushfires. Source: Bruce Mitchell Premier Peter Gutwe
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OFO student competition and activities for International Day of Forests

04 March 2020
To celebrate the United Nation’s International Day of Forests on 21 March, and inspired by the theme ‘Forests and Biodiversity: Too Precious to Lose’ OneFortyOne is hosting a student video competition. Source: Timberbiz There are two categories, one for primary school students and ano
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David Monckton hired to develop investments project for PFT

04 March 2020
David Monckton recently joined Private Forests Tasmania (PFT) for 12 months to manage its Private Forest Investment Project which has been identified as a priority in PFT’s Corporate Plan to assist with engaging with and supporting farmers involved or interested in farm forestry. Sour
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2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum in Melbourne

04 March 2020
Responsible Wood will participate in the 2020 UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum to be held in Melbourne, 15-16 April 2020. With a focus on the 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) ratified by all United Nations Members States in 2015, the Forum will bring togethe
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ACCC approves acquisition by Australian Paper of Orora Fibre

04 March 2020
The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Orora Fibre by Australian Paper. Australian Paper is the only independent, non-vertically integrated, domestic supplier of certain paper packaging inputs made from kraft fibre. Source: Timberbiz Following the proposed acquisition, i
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Fire-affected forests supply power poles and timber for rebuilding

02 March 2020
Power poles and hardwood timbers for homes and infrastructure will be the focus of a small-scale selective timber harvesting operation set to commence in fire-affected parts of Mogo and South Brooman State Forests. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Senior Planning Manage
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