Carbon capture a positive for sustainable forests

Carbon capture a positive for sustainable forests

In celebration of International Day of Forests, Tasmania’s largest private forest manager, Forico, today released its annual carbon capture statistics, boasting an absorption of 2.3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for the last financial year.

21 March 2021
Forico launches Reconciliation Action Plan

Forico launches Reconciliation Action Plan

Tasmania’s largest plantation forest manager, Forico, has today reaffirmed its commitment to fostering respect and transparent engagement with Tasmania’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with the launch of its 2021-2022 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

19 February 2021
Female forest workers pave the way for future generations

Female forest workers pave the way for future generations

International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Thursday 11 February 2021. Forico’s Fibre Technology Laboratory workers are leading the way for the next generation of females to pursue a career in environmental and forest sciences, promoting the opportunities and pathways available within the forest industry.

11 February 2021
New initiatives employed to reduce environmental impacts this World Soil Day

New initiatives employed to reduce environmental impacts this World Soil Day

Tasmania’s largest plantation forest manager, Forico, is looking to minimise its impact on soil this World Soil Day, employing new methods to test plantation areas before and after harvest.

03 December 2020
Aboriginal techniques used to protect precious grasslands

Aboriginal techniques used to protect precious grasslands

Aboriginal techniques used to protect precious grasslands

03 November 2020
AFPA pays tribute to Australian workers

AFPA pays tribute to Australian workers

AFPA pays tribute to Australian health food and forest workers for their work during the pandemic

13 May 2020
Industry Support Vital For Devil’s Research

Industry Support Vital For Devil’s Research

The University of Tasmania’s fight against Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease has received a timely boost, with forestry company and landowner Forico Pty Limited pledging its long-term support.

13 May 2020
Cadet Foresters Thrive At Forico

Cadet Foresters Thrive At Forico

Tasmania’s biggest private plantation forest manager, Forico, will soon welcome a new Cadet Forester to the team, continuing its effort to provide pathways into the forestry industry for Tasmanian school students.

20 January 2020
The Science Of Growing Better Trees

The Science Of Growing Better Trees

Tasmania’s biggest private plantation forest manager, Forico, is undertaking ground-breaking scientific research to enable it to grow trees that are more productive in terms of volume, yield and density. The trees will grow faster, providing both commercial and environmental benefits, including carbon storage.

15 January 2020
Rare Flora Enjoys Forestry Safe Haven

Rare Flora Enjoys Forestry Safe Haven

Tasmania’s biggest privately-owned forest estate is proving to be a safe haven for at least 44 known threatened species of flora, which are now kept under the protective watch of specialist botanists engaged by the forest owner.

30 December 2019