How To Overcome Social & Environmental Impacts on NSW Native Forests
Australia’s native forests are active and biodiverse ecosystems, with unique cultural heritage. They provide many benefits including timber, carbon sequestration…
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Forest Management Options for Private Landowners
Managing your private native forest need not be a difficult task. There are clear codes and guidelines that determine sustainable ways of managing private native forest in NSW and across Australia. As the leader in sustainable forest management we have created this short guide covering the four main approaches to managing private native forest on the North Coast of NSW.
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The Great Koala National Park – Coffs Coast
The Coffs Coast could soon be home to The Great Koala National Park…As Australians we want to protect our iconic Koala from extinction. As forestry industry professionals we see the value of sustainable forest management for long term ecological benefit.
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Sustainable Forest Management in the Community
Connection with the community is an important aspect of our work at Sustainable Forest Management. We actively aim to promote the importance of sustainable management of Australia’s forest for the long term benefit of our nation. We do this through education and connection with the local community in Mid/Northern NSW and also through larger events such as the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
In this blog we talk about some of the events you will find us at this year…
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Top Tips for a Successful Silvopasture
Silvopasture provides many benefits for livestock from expanded acreage and diversity of pasture to increased shade. It also provides forest benefits including improved tree health and forest longevity. Benefits are both environmental and financial, with increased yields from the same acreage.
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Our 2024 Guide to Australian Timber Values by Species
Timber sourced from privately owned forests on the NSW North Coast is a $349 million industry. As a key supplier of premium Australian hardwoods used for home construction, structural engineering, flooring and decking, timber sourced from Northern NSW is in high demand (NSW Nationals). With high demand comes some great prices and this article will provide you with the local timber rates, so you can start to understand what your trees may be worth in 2023…
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How being sustainable, starts with the timber you choose for your home
Many of us are starting to seek out native Australian timber in our home builds, renovations, and furnishings. But what about shopping as locally as you can get and using timber from trees located on your own property..
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How to Turn My Trees Into a Healthy Working Forest
Should you be incorporating sustainable forestry practices on your land? Learn how to turn your trees into a healthy working forest through the restorative practice that renews and regenerates a range of forest types.
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How to Get the Best Return From Your Tree Harvest
Are you sitting on a sustainable goldmine? Learn how to maximise your sustainable tree harvest while achieving the best return for your wood.
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The Science Behind Light-Burning. How This Strategic Approach Can Help Protect Your Property From Bushfire
Controlled light burns are a proven method of mitigating the risk of bushfire. Find out how to reduce forest fuel and plan for a controlled forest fire on your private rural property.
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Top 5 Sustainable Timber Projects We Love
When thinking of examples of innovative sustainable timber projects, we need to look no further than Australia for our Top…
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Sustainable Home Construction, the Key to Achieving Net Zero
Sustainable living is a concept Australia is starting to embrace in the mainstream. Previously viewed as a niche, sustainable homes…
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