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Kesla firefighting tractor on sale now

10 January 2022
Finnish company Kesla Oyj is known for forest technology and material processing products, one example is forest trailers for tractors. In recent years, tractor equipment has become increasingly versatile and now Kesla is selling a trailer concept with fire-extinguishing features. The
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Opinion: Dr Michelle Freeman – it takes more than $2.8m to regenerate forests

07 January 2022
The Victorian government’s announcement late last year that it would commit $2.38 million to establish “best practice procedures” for management of regenerated timber-harvesting coupes is welcome but misses the most important regeneration issue facing our forests – extensive forest lo
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Major upgrades to help responders in Victoria’s South West

05 January 2022
Emergency responders in the Victoria’s south west will be able respond faster to emergencies following major upgrades of facilities in Dartmoor and Heywood, funded by the Andrews Labor Government. Source: Timberbiz Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio an
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Kesla fire fighter now in production

17 December 2021
Finnish company Kesla Oyj is known for several forest technology and material processing products now it is launching a trailer concept with fire-extinguishing features with sales of this new product starting immediately. Source: Timberbiz Fire-extinguishing equipment that can be used
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Mathematical model to predict eucalypt forest fires

15 December 2021
CSIRO and the NSW Rural Fire Service have released Australia’s most advanced model for predicting the speed and behaviour of eucalypt forest fires. The model will be rolled out this summer to help predict and suppress bushfires from fire control rooms. Source: Timberbiz Eucalypts make
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17 ForestrySA firefighters to be recognised for service during Adelaide bushfires

15 December 2021
Seventeen ForestrySA firefighters will be recognised for their significant contribution during the Cudlee Creek Bushfire. National Emergency Medals have been approved by the Governor-General, in recognition of sustained service during the nationally significant fire which devasted the
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Opinion: Vic Jurskis – climate scientists generate hot air over megafires

10 December 2021
DTN’s headline “New CSIRO Research shows climate change lights fires” highlights the absurdity of some research findings emanating from our leading scientific institutions. CSIRO attributed our increasing fire disasters to industrial warming of 1.40C since 1910 causing increases in se
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Loan program to secure future wood supply

08 December 2021
A new loan program will support the development of new and bushfire-damaged forestry plantations to help secure our future wood supply. The Regional Investment Corporation loans will support growth in plantations, delivering benefits for rural and regional communities and the economy.
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Murray Valley potential for forestry plantations

08 December 2021
The Murray Valley timber catchment holds great potential for forestry plantation growth and offers a viable solution to shoring up future timber supply for housing and construction following the Black Summer bushfires, according to a professional forum held in the region last month. S
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New analysis shows forestry can deliver net zero

06 December 2021
Ground-breaking new analysis produced for the Australian Forest Products Association shows for the first time that growth in Australia’s forestry plantation area can help deliver the nation’s “net-zero by 2050” target. Source: Timberbiz AFPA Chief Executive Officer Ross Hampton said t
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