Tag: forestry sector
Group turns up heat on firewood thieves
A SHARP increase in illegal native firewood theft has been reported in the Green Triangle region and forestry owners have taken action.
The unlawful timber...
Building stimulus package sought to protect timber sector workers
THE region's forestry sector has urged state governments to roll out an immediate building stimulus recovery package amid predictions demand for sawn timber will...
Forestry sector seeks ‘essential service’ classification
THE nation's peak forestry advocacy group has called on state and federal governments to label the sector as an "essential service" to ensure the...
Businesses pay price for levy hikes
THE State Government's increase to the solid waste levy will result in higher concentrations of illegal dumping in forest plantations, the State Opposition has...
OneFortyOne sawmill upgrades continue to shape timber sector
THE OneFortyOne (OFO)Jubilee Wood Products sawmill in Mount Gambier will continue to undergo cutting-edge investment amid $19m flowing into the site for new projects.
The...
Union boss claims ‘dangerous work hours’ remain
THE union representing forestry workers has claimed some employees continue to work potentially "dangerous" hours in the harvest and haulage sectors.
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Producers warn of aquifer impacts
PRIMARY producers reliant on irrigation have warned against any changes to the region's water licensing framework amid fears it could impact on aquifer levels...
Industry lobby group claims management plan threatens to stifle growth
THE state's peak forestry industry body has called for more scientific research into tree water use amid growing concerns over the lack of growth...
Tall timbers to drive growth
THE forest and forest products sector is set to benefit from a new South Australian Forest Industry Advisory Council to help drive the industry...
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Firmly entrenched in top four
THE profile of locally born and raised jockey Jacob Opperman continues to rise.
This is despite him coming out of his apprenticeship and becoming a...
