Forestry : Research for Agriculture

Diversifying trees may help forests weather impacts of climate change

Shifts in climate and market uncertainty may hamper how effective tree-planting is as a climate-crisis solution. New Zealand researchers, with others, used modelling to explore how diversifying forest management could reduce risks over time from both climate change and the volatility of the forestry market.

Apr 8, 2021

forestry

Growing forestry jobs through innovation

The Victorian Government is supporting our timber industry and securing future jobs by establishing a centre for timber and forestry innovation in Gippsland.

Jul 15, 2020

forestry, research

New research helps understand tree seeding in NZ

Human impacts on the environment are changing many biological responses, with effects on rare species and human health, but predicting such responses is complicated, according to a new paper by a University of Canterbury ecologist.

Jun 29, 2020

forestry, research

Planning future forests

James Cook University scientists will use genetic testing to discover better ways to regrow and ‘future-proof’ rainforests.

Jun 17, 2020

forestry, research

Recent Australian wildfires made worse by logging

Logging of native forests increases the risk and severity of fire and likely had a profound effect on the recent, catastrophic Australian bushfires, according to new research.

May 6, 2020

environment, forestry, research

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Stopping deforestation: lessons from Colombia

A study of deforestation in Colombia by researchers from The University of Queensland has revealed some valuable insights which could be used to help slow deforestation in areas around the globe.

May 1, 2020

forestry

How agriculture can go zero C: new report

Carbon-sequestering forestry is only temporary and should not be the sole basis of Australia’s response to GHG emissions, according to research released by ClimateWorks.

Apr 21, 2020

forestry, research

Mangroves could turn tide on carbon output

Australian-led research has found that land management changes in tropical mangrove forests could significantly affect future emission reduction targets.

Apr 8, 2020

environment, forestry, research

First comprehensive portal to track international capacity development support for forest monitoring

The Global Forest Observations Initiative (GFOI) launched a portal – the first such comprehensive platform – to track international capacity development support to developing countries in forest monitoring for climate action.

Jan 28, 2020

environment

Stronger policy support needed to reap the benefits of growing trees near crops

“Agroforestry isn’t a ‘no man’s land’ between forestry and agriculture and should receive specific policy support,” FAO Deputy Director-General, Climate and Natural Resources, Maria Helena Semedo said.

May 21, 2019

forestry

Innovative forest research in Mt Gambier

Forestry research & development in worker safety, carbon emission targets, design standards, biosecurity, fire detection, and genetics.

Apr 10, 2019

forestry

Plantations struggle to keep up with growing wood demand

The demand for wood products is forecast to continue to rise towards 2050, based on a report released by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

Feb 26, 2019

agribusiness, forestry