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Final construction underway for SA fire tower

19 August 2024
The final steps towards the completion of the $2.346 million upgrade of the Green Triangle’s fire tower network are in progress, with construction underway on a new tower for Penola North. Source: Timberbiz The new tower, being constructed in collaboration with the Green Triangle Fire
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Free heavy vehicle rollover awareness program

16 August 2024
A free Heavy Vehicle Rollover Awareness Program (HVRAP) to enhance safety in the Australian road freight industry has been released by the Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association. Source: Timberbiz HVRAP is a comprehensive program developed by LBRCA to provide the industry with
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Vast infrastructure program rolling out in NSW forests

16 August 2024
Road access has been improved in State forests over the past two years under the largest ever infrastructure program rolled out across the NSW State Forest estate. Source: Timberbiz The $60-million Forest Infrastructure Repair Program (FIRP), undertaken by Forestry Corporation, has no
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Redesign of drainage network provides water resource for firefighting

14 August 2024
A major new firefighting water resource has been established in a Wattle Range blackspot in South Australia through the sophisticated redesign of the local drainage network. Source: Timberbiz Hardwood plantation company ABP (Australian Bluegum Plantations), in partnership with the CFS
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Rolling out new firefighting methods employing satellite technology

12 August 2024
The New South Wales Government is preparing for the upcoming bushfire season with the rollout of new firefighting tankers and cutting-edge satellite technology to keep crews connected and safer during emergencies. Source: Timberbiz In a significant upgrade, RFS vehicles will now be eq
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Tasmanian Greenhouse Gas report applauded by forestry

12 August 2024
The Tasmanian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report was welcomed by the Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) Chief Executive Officer, Nick Steel, who said the forestry industry continues to be a key part of Tasmania’s response to climate change. Source: Timberbiz “Tasman
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Timber Qld recipients of Growth Scholarships announced

09 August 2024
Timber Queensland has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Growth Scholarship Awards Program. Timber Queensland’s Strategic Relations Manager Clarissa Brandt said the judging committees had been impressed by the range of applications received from every part of the industry supply
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New Healthy Forests Foundation focussed on restoring forests

09 August 2024
A new environmental organisation focussed on restoring degraded forests in partnership with Traditional Owners has been established, headed up by former VicForests CEO Monique Dawson. Source: Timberbiz Ms Dawson said the Healthy Forests Foundation, which is currently in “start-up mode
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SA deploying firefighters to the US

07 August 2024
The SA Country Fire Service is deploying skilled firefighters to the United States of America for the first time since 2018. Source: Timberbiz CFA personnel will support the US’ key wildland firefighting agency, the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in managing extensive incide
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Bob Brown guilty over forestry protest – not safe, peaceful or unobstructive

07 August 2024
Environmentalist Bob Brown has been found guilty of trespassing during a protest against logging near Snow Hill, Tasmania. Source: Pulse Tasmania, The Mercury Brown, 79, along with Karen Weldrick, 64 and Kristy Alger, 42, appeared in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Monday over the inc
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