BRIEFS

New Risutec dealer

Randalls Equipment Pty Ltd, will take on Risutec dealer responsibility in Australia and New Zealand to offer full sales, service, and parts support for Risutec reforesting attachments to forestry contractors within the region.

Randalls will offer packaged deals on Sany excavators and the Risutec reforesting attachment of choice for new customers and custom installation for any installed base customers may already have.

GTTIA awards

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Green Triangle Timber Industry Awards. Each award category aims to showcase the remarkable achievements of individuals and companies within our vibrant timber community.

The award winners will be celebrated at the Gala Dinner Event on October 27.

FA position statements

Forestry Australia has released a series of two-page Position Statements to better inform members and the community of its position on a range of issues.

The first five in a series of position papers covers the areas of Ecologically Sustainable Forestry Management; Forest Fire Management, Forest Fire Recovery and Restoration, Sustainable Forest Harvesting and Forest Research, Development and Dissemination.

TFFPN retirement

After more than five “great years” in the Convenor chair, the time has come for Therese Taylor to step back from her role with the Tasmanian Forests & Forest Product Network.

Ms Taylor said it has been a professional highlight for her to work with the forest industry to establish and nurture a network organisation which enables members to work collaboratively together on issues which affect the entire supply chain.

OFO appointment

OneFortyOne has appointed Branislav Zoric to the position of Chief Forester working in both Australia and New Zealand.

Branislav will provide technical and professional advice on forestry matters including the integration of environmental, social, and economic values for sustainable forest management.