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Hancock Victoria audit for FSC recertification

11 October 2023
Hancock Victorian Plantations will be undergoing an audit next month for Forest Stewardship Council recertification. Source: Alpine Observer The audit will be undertaken by California-based certification body SCS Global Services, and they are seeking stakeholder input on HVP’s f
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Australia’s plantation estate still in decline

11 October 2023
Australia’s plantation estate is still on a worrying downward trajectory, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural Economics figures. Australia’s total plantation area contracted to 1.716 million hectares in 2021-22 – a reduction of more than 28,000 hectares.  Source:
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WA first state to end native forestry, except if you’re mining

09 October 2023
Western Australia will soon become one of the first States in Australia to end commercial logging of native forests. Source: Timberbiz From next year, timber will only be taken from WA’s native forests to maintain forest health and for approved mine site operations. The State Governme
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Purchase of Forico confirms world class sustainable practices in Australia

09 October 2023
The acquisition of Forico and Tasmania’s largest hardwood plantation estate last week sends a clear signal to Government and future investors both in Australia and globally about the world class sustainable management practices in Australia, according to the Australian Forest Products
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Kevin Tolhurst’s final words of wisdom

09 October 2023
The passing on Thursday of forest scientist and Associate Professor Kevin Tolhurst AM is with much regret. By David Packham OAM and John Cameron Kevin was an expert in wildfire behaviour, prescribed burning techniques and guidelines, ecological management of landscapes, fire risk mana
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Kevin Tolhurst’s untimely death leaves a void in forestry

09 October 2023
Australia’s top bushfire scientist, University of Melbourne Associate Professor Kevin Tolhurst has died of a heart attack. Source: Weekly Times The news was confirmed by the Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association, which was informed of Professor Tolhurst’s death by his famil
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Meet Sue – the Network’s new Convenor

06 October 2023
It wouldn’t be unusual to see Sue Grau riding her bike around Maria Island or exploring kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Source: Timberbiz You’d just as likely find her enjoying dinner with friends in Salamanca, buzzing around the netball court, or hitting up the dance floor in a nightclub. “My
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NZ Forest owners welcome National’s forest policy with some reservations

04 October 2023
New Zealand’s Forest Owners Association generally welcomes the National Party forestry policy announcement that it wants to give certainty and support to the forestry and wood processing industry clearly recognising its economic and environmental advantages. Source: Timberbiz FO
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Ultimate Renewable Campaign launched in Sydney

04 October 2023
Forest & Wood Products Australia has launched The Ultimate Renewable hosted at  NSW Parliament House in Sydney marking a significant milestone in championing the sustainable virtues of wood and attended by campaign ambassador Adam Dovile. Source: Timberbiz The Ultimate Renewable c
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Opinion: Nick Steel – Forestry sector has key role to play in keeping Tasmanians safe

29 September 2023
We know the coming fire season is shaping up to be potentially one of the worst on record. Warnings have been issued by the TFS, the Bureau of Meteorology and leading scientists and other respected organisations. Tasmanian government agencies and private organisations are already coor
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