Tasmanian Forests

Why Tasmania's native forests call for direct action.

Aerial camps are set up on the edges of native forests in protest of speculative forestry roadworks deeper into the Wilderness.

The native forests of Tasmania are one of the only places on Earth ...

The native forests of Tasmania are one of the only places on Earth where trees naturally tower over 280 feet (90 meters) tall.

Access map - Sustainable Timber Tasmania

Sustainable Timber Tasmania logo. Sustainable Timber Tasmania. Menu. Forests + you. Access map. Our Access Map helps you understand the areas we are working in ...

Coastal forest, Tasman National Park, Tasmania - GRID-Arendal

Tasman National Park protects diverse forest and spectacular coastline from Cape Surville to Waterfall Bay and Fortescue Bay; and from Cape Hauy to Cape ...

Tasmanian History: The Forest Wars

Forestry is a contentious issue in Tasmania, maybe even more so than the dams were. Tasmania has never been a wealthy state, but it is rich in natural ...

Tasmanian forest industry welcomes latest State of the Forests Report

The 2022 Tasmanian State of the Forests report, released today, backs the forest industry's management of the state's forest assets and ...

Exploring alternate land use options for the native forests of Tasmania

We conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of conserving Tasmania's native forests, in particular those which are currently subject to logging.

A Future Vision for Tasmania's Forests - The Tree Projects

As native forest logging is being phased out in some of the mainland states across Australia, there is increasing pressure for Tasmania to follow suit.

Protecting giant trees in Tasmanian forests - Timberbiz

The policy defines giant trees as live trees that are 'wider than 4m in diameter'. Diameter is measured at breast height (dbh) approximately 1.3 ...

An overview: Tasmanian Forest Practices System - Informit

Abstract. 'Looking back - looking forward' was a fitting theme for the Forest Practices Authority (FPA) conference to mark the thirty-year anniversary of the ...

Tasmania, Australia Deforestation Rates & Statistics | GFW

In 2010, Tasmania had 4.73 Mha of natural forest, extending over 73% of its land area. In {year}, it lost 21.9 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 12.3 Mt ...

Tasmanian Forests - Interim Report - Annexure 1

In the near term the Tasmanian Government must be able to deliver and expect to have implemented clear instructions to Forestry Tasmania. In the medium term the.

Fire and The Tasmanian Forest Environment

Eucalypt forests and woodlands spread throughout Tasmania over the last 10,000 years after the last glaciation, and evidence suggests that Aboriginal burning ...

The incredible revival of Tasmania's lost kelp forests

The culprit – a potent combination of warmer water and invasive species – reduced the vibrant ecosystems to barren seascapes. Twenty-three years ...

Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network - Crunchbase

TFFPN is an ecosystem that supports a productive, sustainable, and profitable das forest industry.

Tassie forests added to World Heritage Area - Australian Geographic

Tassie forests added to World Heritage Area. By Fiona MacDonald with AAP • 26 June 2013. Tasmania's heritage-listed wilderness is now even larger.

Native Forest Logging in Tasmania - The Australia Institute

Emissions from native forest logging in Tasmania have been estimated at 4.65 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, making it the highest ...

The clock is ticking for Tasmania's ancient forests - Rainforest Rescue

Tasmania's forests are home to some of the tallest trees in the world. With its unique landscape and archaeological sites, nearly a quarter of the island ...

Future Potential Production Forests - Tasmanian Greens MPs

The Greens understand you have written to Minister Duigan requesting that 27 parcels of future potential production forests be made ...

Tasmania's Most Carbon-Dense Forest - YouTube

In November 2022, a group of 15 professional tree climbers from across Australia and New Zealand came to the Grove to measure how much ...