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Forestry Corp begins hazard reduction burns

28 April 2023
Forestry Corporation of NSW is planning ahead for next summer, with a series of hazard reduction burns planned. Hazard reduction burning began this week near Bermagui and Eden to help protect forests and neighbouring private property against wildfires. Source: Timberbiz Smoke may be v
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Opinion: David Hall – Native forests as public infrastructure

28 April 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle devastated Napier and the East Coast. Here, slash builds along the washed out Redclyffe Bridge over the Tutaekuri River at Waiohiki as the region prepared for more heavy rainfall. Forest canopy and tree roots protect the region’s soft soils from wind and rain, which
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Tas Forest Products in agreement with Net Zero

26 April 2023
The Tasmanian Forest Products Association has welcomed the recent Net Zero Australia analysis which recognises how forestry can help Australia fight climate change. Source: Timberbiz “Reducing emissions is a critical pathway to meeting our greenhouse gas reduction targets but so too i
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AFCA develops program to meet the need for forestry drivers

21 April 2023
  The attraction and skilling of drivers in the forestry industry is a national problem and the simple fact is that the industry is not attracting or growing the talent pool. Source: Timberbiz The Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA), in order to increase capacity for
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Fire and air forum in WA explores impact of broad-scale burning

17 April 2023
A fire and air forum will be held at the University of WA in Perth on 5 May to explore community concern regarding the impacts of broad-scale prescribed burning in South West forests. Source: Denmark Bulletin Curtin University research has shown how fuel reduction burning to decrease
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Tas’ TICT off about forestry burns during tourism peaks

17 April 2023
Tasmania’s peak tourism industry organisation says a new approach is needed for forest management burns across the state during busy visitor periods. Source: Timberbiz Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania (TICT) CEO, Luke Martin, said Sustainable Timbers Tasmania needed to contemporis
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One-off funding for heavy vehicle training

14 April 2023
One-off funding to support the development and delivery of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) training and education projects is now available, with $1.7 million being invested to help boost safety across the supply chain. Source: Timberbiz The funding will support businesses who use heavy
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Opinion: Nick Steele – Build with timber for the community and economy

31 March 2023
Building out of timber not only makes your home more beautiful, but it also creates a positive outcome for the environment, writes Nick Steel. When the University of Tasmania designed new buildings at their campuses in Hobart, Invermay and Burnie, they embraced Tasmanian timber – a sm
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National Biosecurity Forum this week

29 March 2023
The 2023 National Biosecurity Forum will discuss challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches for protecting Australia’s biosecurity system. Source: Timberbiz Deputy Secretary for Biosecurity Dr Chris Locke said the forum helps us work together to maintain and strengthen our bi
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FireKing fire tankers part of SA upgrades for forestry firefighting

29 March 2023
Major upgrades to specialist firefighting equipment will underpin ForestrySA’s commitment to community fire prevention, preparedness and response in the Adelaide Hills for many years to come. Source: Timberbiz ForestrySA’s state-of-the-art FireKing fire tankers have undergone complete
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