News New semi-automated survivability count method 17 October 2023 PFT trial Esk Spatial's new semi-automated survivability count method testing technology capabilities against more manual survivability count methods.
News Sarah and Tom Clarke are planting trees and improving their farmland to benefit future generations 27 August 2023 Sarah and Tom Clarke own and operate two farms, one in Ellendale and their larger farm, The Back Run, in Westerway. Living in Westerway with their young family, the Clarkes farms are home to sheep, cattle and brassica seed crops. Having already seen…
News Active Forest Management to Address Timber Shortage and Climate Change 16 August 2023 Tasmania's private foresters are at the forefront of combating climate change and alleviating Australia's construction timber scarcity through proactive private native regrowth forest management.
News Winton Farm set to enjoy the environmental benefits of trees 19 July 2023 John Taylor is a seventh-generation farmer living on Winton Estate, a 3,3000-ha farm just 15km North West of Campbell Town. John returned from Agriculture College at the end of 2000 to live and work on the Taylor family farm which has been owned and…
News Planting trees to maximise functionality, productivity and future prosperity on Kenilworth Farm, Campbell Town 19 July 2023 David Taylor lives on Kenilworth farm located just northwest of Campbell Town with his wife, Jo, and their three young children. Kenilworth has been in the extended Taylor family since 1823. Originally owned and operated by David’s cousin’s family,…
News Chester Farm, Westwood 19 July 2023 Biosecurity, increased lambing percentages, and a decrease in water evaporation are just some of the noticeable benefits of planting trees on Chester Farm.
News Red Meat Updates annual conference: Sarah Clark, the Back Run 03 July 2023 PFT are proud sponsors of the Red Meat Updates Industry Innovator speaker, Sarah Clark of the Back Run. The Red Meat Updates conference will be held on 28 July 2023 at the Tramsheds, Launceston.
News Invitation: Future proof your farm forum 28 June 2023 The farmer and the forester forum with guest speakers and acclaimed farm foresters, Rowan Reid and Andrew Stewart.
News Looking to establish new forestry plantations? REGISTER NOW for the Support Plantation Establishment Program 08 June 2023 REGISTER NOW for the Support Plantation Establishment Program.Private, First Nations, and farm forestry businesses are being encouraged to register their interest in the Australian Government's Support Plantation Establishment Program, which opens…
News Tasmanian Timber Awards 2023 25 May 2023 The TFFPN is proud to present the third Tasmanian Timber Awards culminating with a Gala Awards Dinner on 15 September 2023 at the Tailrace Centre in Launceston. This follows the huge success of both the inaugural awards in 2019 and the 2021 event…
News Position Vacant - Business and Project Support Officer 10 May 2023 An exciting opportunity exists to join Private Forests Tasmania's highly skilled and passionate team as the Business and Project Support Officer.
News Bioenergy vision for Tasmania 18 April 2023 The Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan (TREAP) sets out the government’s commitment to develop a bioenergy vision, in consultation with industry and stakeholders, to identify how to unlock private sector investment in bioenergy in Tasmania,…
News PFT's Annual Report now available 27 October 2022 Private Forests Tasmania is pleased to present the 2021-22 Annual Report, officially tabled in Parliament on October 27 by Minister for Resources, Felix Ellis.
News What the October Federal Budget means for forestry 26 October 2022 A glance at the 2022 federal budget shows investment in forestry including areas of research, planting incentives, training, hub extension, supply and demand.
News Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture work placement 06 October 2022 PFT was approached by the Teaching Program of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture to provide an Agribusiness Placement for a student, Chas Hughes and his registered assistance dog Lip, who was keen on trees on farms and would value the…
News Establishing shelter in Canterbury with Nature Conservation in Mind 11 September 2022 Hedgerows and shelterbelts are living windbreaks that can protect and preserve the environment and our cultural history. This article discusses how to do strategic plantings to achieve environmental benefits such as reduced evaporation loss,…
News Media Release: ActivAcre program heralds a new era in Tasmanian agroforestry 06 July 2022 A first-of-its-kind Tasmanian program incentivising Northern Tasmanian farmers to grow trees has been launched. The ActivAcre Program sees farmers lease part of their less productive land in return for a reliable, annual income. In addition to…
News The Back Run, Integrated Farm Forestry Demonstration Site progress 22 June 2022 Private Forests Tasmania hosted a small field day for board members and invited stakeholders at the property of Tom and Sarah Clark, the Back Run in June. The Back Run is one of PFT’s seven successful recipients of our round 1 Integrated Farm…
