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Help Future Foresters connect and direct forestry issues

25 March 2022
The Future Foresters Initiative (FFI) is on the lookout for new committee members. The FFI was established as a platform for young and emerging forest scientists, professionals, managers and growers to connect with each other and the broader Australian forestry community. Source: Timb
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Sustainable Timber Tas hit by Bob Brown protestors

25 March 2022
The Tasmanian Government and Sustainable Timber Tasmania have condemned Thursday’s workplace invasion of SST’s offices in Hobart by Bob Brown Foundation protesters. Source: The Mercury, Timberbiz Two protesters were arrested after Bob Brown Foundation protesters set up a l
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Friday analysis: if someone shouts in the forest does anyone hear it

25 March 2022
According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, sustainably managed forests will help us move to an economy based on renewable, reusable, and recyclable materials. And as the world celebrated International Day of Forests on Monday, VFPA CEO Deb Kerr was calling on all sides o
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OFO releases its annual review to celebrate International Day of Forests

23 March 2022
OneFortyOne has released its Annual Review 2021 in celebration of Monday’s International Day of Forests. Chief Executive Officer Andy Giles Knopp said that 2021 was a focussed year for the company. Source: Timberbiz “Our 2021 Annual Review is a comprehensive overview from across
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Farmers to treat revenue from carbon credits as primary production income

23 March 2022
The Federal Government will apply concessional tax treatment to the sale of Australian Carbon Credit Units generated by farmers from on-farm carbon projects including plantation forestry. Source: Timberbiz Under the new tax regime, farmers will treat revenue from the sale of ACCUs as
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The firefighters that Government left behind

21 March 2022
In Victoria, 800 people employed in the forestry sector are members of a Forest Industry Brigade under the Country Fire Authority. These men and women protect our state during bushfire season alongside other firefighters – volunteers and professionals. Source: Timberbiz The current de
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Environmentalists should focus on invasive species to save wildlife

21 March 2022
The Victorian Forest Products Association wants environmental activists who illegally enter worksites, chained to trees or equipment, to divert their energies to the fight against invasive species. Source: Timberbiz VFPA CEO Deb Kerr said recent research on invasive species had again
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Forestry Corp counters criticism of its management of native forestry

21 March 2022
Forestry Corporation NSW has countered criticism of its management of native forests following claims that native forest logging makes no environmental or economic sense post-bushfires and now floods. Source: Timberbiz NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders admitted in Budget Estima
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Forestry Australia shines a light on forest science and skills

21 March 2022
International Day of Forests As part of International Day of Forests, Forestry Australia is shining a light on the importance of forest science, and the skilled, experienced forest managers, growers and professionals who drive positive sustainable forest outcomes across the country. S
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Positive reflections to be had over forestry day dinner

21 March 2022
International Day of Forests Forest Industries Federation WA Chief Executive Officer Adele Farina said while the industry in her state had faced many challenges, the International Day of Forests was the ideal day for positive reflection. Source: Timberbiz Ms Farina said that this year
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