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A decades-long rise in mortality in trees in Australia’s forests mortality closely tracks Australia’s warming and drying climate. Image: Greg Brave

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Trees in Australia’s forests are dying faster as the climate warms

A major new study led by Western Sydney University has revealed trees in Australia’s forests are failing at accelerating rates, marking a continent-wide shift in vegetation dynamics in response to a rapidly warming climate. Read More

Tom FosterJanuary 8, 2026, 2:37 pmJanuary 8, 2026

View of Tongass National forest, Ketchikan, Alaska. One of the top five countries for forest are in 2025. Image Lius/stock.adobe.com

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Countries with 2025’s largest forests

According to geographical.co.uk, the total forest area in the world is 4.1 billion hectares, or 32 per cent of Earth’s total surface area. The site has listed the top five countries with the largest area of forests in 2025. You might be surprised to see who’s in the top spot. Read More

Tom FosterDecember 5, 2025, 4:07 pmDecember 5, 2025

Bangalow Koalas celebrated a major milestone today in their mission to save koalas – the planting of half a million trees in northern New South Wales.

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Half a million trees planted

Bangalow Koalas celebrated a major milestone today in its mission to save koalas – the planting of its half a million trees in northern New South Wales. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 17, 2025, 1:19 pmNovember 17, 2025

A support package been finalised for employees on the North Coast directly impacted within the proposed boundaries of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Image neel/stock.adobe.com

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Support payments for those affected by the GKNP

The Minns Labor Government has finalised a comprehensive Worker Support Package for employees at the six timber mills on the North Coast directly impacted by the recent moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed boundaries of the Great Koala National Park (GKNP). Read More

Tom FosterNovember 14, 2025, 1:52 pmNovember 17, 2025

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Limiting farm-to-forest conversions

Legislation to protect productive New Zealand farmland by limiting farm-to-forest conversions is now in place. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 9, 2025, 8:26 pmNovember 9, 2025

Chainsaw, Climbers, Engineering, Equipment & Technology, Everyday Tools, Eye on the Industry, Forestry / Technology, Forestry /News, Forestry Equipment, Husqvarna, Innovative Products, Latest News, Machine Spares & Attachments, Outdoor power equipment, Property maintenance, Saws, Vegetation Management Equipment

Husqvarna X-CUT saw chain

For generations, Husqvarna has set the standard in chainsaw technology, continually evolving to meet the needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike. Central to this enduring legacy is the Husqvarna X-Cut saw chain, a product synonymous with proven reliability and high performance in the field. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 12, 2025, 3:34 pmNovember 27, 2025

Extensive deforestation carries a significant increase in flood risk. Image: Gold Coast Girl/stock.adobe.com

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Deforestation proven to increase flood risk

New research, based on forest fires in Australia, proves there is a significantly higher risk of large-scale flooding when major deforestation has occurred in catchment areas. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 8, 2025, 8:59 amOctober 8, 2025

Customised policies and procedures for manual handling may be necessary for some business' WHS compliance. Image: Fat Bee/stock.adobe.com

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WHS compliance: a sound investment

The TTIA stresses to its members the importance of ensuring their business’ WHS compliance stacks up. Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 16, 2025, 9:16 amSeptember 16, 2025

The Tongass old growth forest is one of the wilderness areas that will be directly affected by the withdrawal of protection. Image: sherryvsmith/stock.adobe.com

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Old growth forest in jeopardy

The US Agriculture Secretary is set to scrap a ruling which protects lands which include the US’ largest old growth forest. Read More

Tom FosterJuly 8, 2025, 1:49 pmJuly 8, 2025

Polyphagous Shot-hole borer (PSHB). Calls for action. Image: ArbWest

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Calls for action on Polyphagous Shot-hole borer

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) is calling on the Commonwealth and State governments to ramp-up eradication efforts of the foreign Polyphagous Shot-hole borer (PSHB). Read More

Tom FosterJune 19, 2025, 10:05 amJune 19, 2025

Forestry /News

Trees in Australia’s forests are dying faster as the climate warms

Countries with 2025’s largest forests

Half a million trees planted

Support payments for those affected by the GKNP

Limiting farm-to-forest conversions

Husqvarna X-CUT saw chain

Deforestation proven to increase flood risk

WHS compliance: a sound investment

Old growth forest in jeopardy

Calls for action on Polyphagous Shot-hole borer

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