Tag: forestry

On-farm forestry research

The first research results from the Trees on Farm initiative were presented at the program’s inaugural seminar last week. The seminar was held at the...

Students share love for the forest

OneFortyOne’s 2023 Forest Photo Competition winners have been selected. Over 150 photos were received from students across the Limestone Coast and South Western Victoria regions,...

Cutting-edge tech new industry reality

Cutting-edge technology is unveiling countless possibilities for the future of the forestry industry. University of South Australia Interactive and Virtual Environments Lab PhD student Spencer...

OneFortyOne looks to future with new leader

OneFortyOne has announced the appointment of Wendy Norris (pictured) as its new chief executive effective from mid-June. Ms Norris is currently the deputy chief investment...

World-class forest insight

AFrench forestry delegation recently visited the South East to learn from the Green Triangle region. The visit was prompted by challenges faced by the French...

Forestry celebration

OneFortyOne released its annual review last week to coincide with International Day of Forests and in celebration of its 10th year of operation. The publication...

Forestry plan launched

The Strategic Plan for the Forestry Centre of Excellence was officially launched by the State Government last week. The strategic plan lays out the vision...

Digital eyes look for fires

The Green Triangle’s fire observation towers are set to be upgraded, including a new tower near Penola, delivering on a key State Government election...

Plantation funding thin on ground

Forestry Minister Clare Scriven has stated that no agreement has been signed by the State Government with the Federal Government regarding the Support Plantation...

Forestry workforce investment

Developing career pathways and strengthening the timber and forest industries community profile are key tasks for the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub’s (GTFIH) new...

Committee plan puts forestry back on agenda

Matters relating to the timber industry in the Limestone Coast will continue to be probed by a sub-committee of State Parliament. Such a committee sat...

Farm forestry growth investment

The State Government is investing $210,000 in the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub (GTFIH) to further assist the growth and development of the on-farm...

Forest research support

Two tiers of government have provided $3m for research proposals to help develop forest and wood products industries in the Green Triangle region. Researchers will be...

Timber jobs growth

More jobs than ever rely on SA forest industries, with potential for growth. New research commissioned by the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub shows direct...

Supermarket bag switch a ‘win-win’ for state

The South Australian Forest Products Association (SAFPA) has welcomed an announcement by Woolworths that it will phase out plastic bags across its South Australian...