How is timber made?
Take a look at this short video from Adam at Better Homes & Gardens to find out the process of getting timber from the plantation to the hardware store. https://www.bhg.com.au/how-is-timber-produced?category=Adam_Dovile
Great news for Gippsland
The Gippsland Forestry Hub welcomes the great news that HVP Plantations recently announced that they have finalised an agreement with Victorian Government to expand the forestry estate in Gippsland. The agreement will allow an additional 14,000 hectares of softwood plantations to be planted over the next 10 years under the program. It is a great…
Australia’s first Electric Log Truck
Fennell Forestry, a Mount Gambier based harvest and haulage company has commissioned the world’s second ever electric log truck, in the hope of providing a realistic carbon-zero solution for the industry. Transport is Australia’s second highest contributor to carbon emissions. A single diesel-powered log truck produces in excess of 500 tonnes of carbon every year….
My Job as Timber Mill Operator for Alberton Timber
Rohan Greeves is the Mill Operator at Alberton Timber – he’s been with this family business for the last three years after running his own bricklaying business for many years. He enjoys the camaraderie, and everyone working together to support each other on site every day. Timber Mill Operator from Food & Fibre Gippsland on…
My Job as Nursery Worker for HVP
Elizabeth believes there is a huge range of skill sets required in the timber industry and she’s proud of what she does – planting a valuable resource that is good for the environment. Elizabeth – Nursery Worker from Food & Fibre Gippsland on Vimeo.
My Job as Seed Orchard Technician for HVP
Jess is a Seed Orchard Technician at HVP Plantations in Gippsland’s Wellington Shire. Seed Orchard Technician from Food & Fibre Gippsland on Vimeo.
My Job as Plantation Timber Nursery Manager for HVP
Nathan is the Plantation Timber Nursery Manager at HVP Plantation in Gelliondale. Plantation Timber Nursery Manager from Food & Fibre Gippsland on Vimeo.
My Job as Irrigation Specialist for HVP
Nino is an irrigation specialist at HVP Plantations. He was a dairy farmer but joined HVP as a seasonal worker and made his way into the irrigation team. Nino – Irrigation Specialist from Food & Fibre Gippsland on Vimeo.
My Job as Timber Nursery Worker for HVP
Sarah enjoys working with people and plants – and loves the friendliness of working in the country. She loves the variety of every day in the field. Sarah Timber Nursery Worker from Food & Fibre Gippsland on Vimeo.
My Job as Plantation Nursery Worker for HVP
Vyrie loves her job at HVP Plantations – where she does a variety of activities and tasks every day. Vyrie – Plantation Nursery Worker from Food & Fibre Gippsland on Vimeo.