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Koalas alive and well in Kiwarrak after Hillville fire

The Forestry Corporation has rejected reports suggesting that there has been a 100% decline in koalas in the Kiwarrak area due to the Hillville fire. Source: Timberbiz Forestry Corporation says it has confirmed so far eight healthy koalas have been found during surveys following the w
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Australia’s forest industries can remove emissions with government support

A $1.9 billion investment package in new and emerging technologies has been announced by the Federal Government. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the investment package in future technologies to lower emissions would back jobs now and into the future, cut costs for households an
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Similarities between Australia’s black summer and the US fires

Ken Pimlott once commanded a firefighting army. As the former chief of the world’s largest firefighting force, Cal Fire, he had more than 15,000 people and 50 aircraft at his disposal. But even he concedes that this mighty force is being overwhelmed by the fires burning along th
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Guide to safety a must for hazardous forestry

Safety is and will always be a critical and number one priority no matter what industry you work in. For industries such as forestry, however, it becomes even more significant when the rate of injury and fatality ranks second highest in the country. Source: Timberbiz According to Safe
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Air tanker water bomber installed in Queensland for fire season

Queensland has welcomed the arrival of a long-term Large Air Tanker (LAT) Bomber 141 ahead of the 2020 bushfire season. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the $15 million aircraft will bolster the state’s aerial firefighting capabilities over the next five years. Source: Timberbiz “La
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ANU study shows $8b saving with early bushfire detection

Early bushfire detection could save the Australian economy $8.2billion over the next 30 years, according to modelling in a study undertaken by The Australian National University (ANU). Source: Eden Magnet Survey data revealed “the vast majority of Australians, 78.6%, were impact
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OFO supports wildlife sanctuary in Nelson

Volunteers at Nelson Tasman’s Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in New Zealand have received a boost with the presentation of 60 new hi-vis vests from OneFortyOne New Zealand. The company has supported the Sanctuary since 2014 with $30,000 in donations and other support in kind. Source: Timbe
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Hazard reduction burns in New South Wales

Forestry Corporation of NSW will be carrying out hazard reduction burning in parts of Tarkeeth State Forest between Monday 14 and Wednesday 16 September 2020. The burn will be carried out to minimise impact on nearby residents, but forest neighbours should take steps to limit their ex
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Webinar to prepare for coming bushfire season

The Institute of Foresters Australia (IFA) is hosting a webinar on 23 September to focus on preparation for the next bushfire season in Australia. Source: Timberbiz Gary Morgan AM AFSM will provide a brief round-up of findings and recommendations which were released by State-level inq
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OFO water testing on Limestone Coast

OneFortyOne’s annual water testing program has confirmed its forestry operations are having minimal impact on the Limestone Coast environment. Each winter, OneFortyOne conducts water testing at between 10 and 15 sites to determine whether herbicides applied to control weeds when pine
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