From the CEO
 At a time of great need
for innovation in the forest sector in Australia, the
country’s research capacity has been dealt a blow, with the
announcement that an application to extend funding for the CRC for
Forestry from mid-2012 to 2017 has not been successful. We are
heartened and encouraged by the support of our stakeholders, and
are already investigating alternative strategies for the future of
forest R&D in Australia … [read more]
CRC provides evidence to parliamentary inquiries
 The need for sustained
investment in research and education, for policy to keep pace with
changes in the forest industry, and the complex changes plantation
expansion brings to Australia’s landscapes, regional
communities and the forest industry were themes in evidence to two
parliamentary inquiries from CRC-affiliated researchers
…[read more]
Research helping to shape the future of Tasmania’s forest
industry
 Two new research reports
from the CRC are helping to inform the future of Tasmania’s
forest industry: socioeconomic research recommends targeted
assistance for those hit by the industry downturn, while separate
research suggests a viable future for mills processing
plantation-grown eucalypts … [read more]
Managed forests offer greater opportunities for carbon storage
 New research from
the CRC for Forestry proposes greater consideration of the
potential of managed forests to contribute to reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions. The research concludes that the greatest
benefits will not come from carbon storage in the landscape, and
that the potential for maximising greenhouse gas mitigation with
forests may be overlooked …[read more]
Research seeking community views on plantation forestry
 Nearly 10
000 Australian households will be asked their views on plantation
forestry as part of research into community attitudes. The research
covers two states and will provide insights for government and
forest managers ...
[read more]
Farewell to Mark Hunt
 One of the CRC’s
long-serving researchers is taking on a new challenge that will
take him far away from forested landscapes. Mark Hunt will be
trading his current subtropical home for something very different
…
[read more]
CRC board member retires from Forestry Tasmania
 In July, CRC board member
Dr Hans Drielsma retired from his role as Executive General Manager
of Forestry Tasmania, but as he transitions to retirement,
he’ll continue his contribution to the forest industry
…
[read
more]
'Ideas to impact' seminars
 The CRC
for Forestry is giving its industry partners an opportunity to
learn more about decision-support and modelling tools that can help
forest managers reduce costs, increase productivity and enhance
efficiency ...
[read
more]
Modelling tools spark interest
 The CRC for Forestry is offering free
training in the use of powerful modelling tools to better predict
forest growth. Developed by the CRC in conjunction with CSIRO, the
tools can offer guidance on likely plantation performance in areas
where productivity data is not available ... [read more]
Measuring forests remotely—new developments with LiDAR
explained at SilviLaser conference
 The CRC for
Forestry will co-host the 11th international LiDAR forest
applications conference, SilviLaser 2011, bringing together
research scientists and practitioners from around the world to
share their experience in the development and application of LiDAR
for forest assessment and inventory … [read more]
Getting research into action—coming events and recent
publications
 The 11th international LiDAR forest
applications conference, SilviLaser, and a free workshop on
modelling tools to assist in forest management are among the coming
events of interest. A number of recent CRC for Forestry
technical reports and research bulletins are also available,
including our interim report on the socioeconomic impacts of forest
industry change … [read more]
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