Taiwan's tallest tree, a 1,000-year-old Taiwania cryptomerioides named 'Heaven Sword of the Da’an River', has been measured at 84.1 meters. Researchers highlight the importance of such ancient trees for biodiversity and climate change mitigation, while also noting their vulnerability to wildfires and global heating.
Tasmania's public native forestry company, STT, has corrected a previous parliamentary statement, admitting some logs from public native forests were processed in Victoria. This comes after sawmill operators confirmed logs were sent to Victoria, which had phased out native forest logging and provided compensation to its industry.
David Quill, 78, living with motor neurone disease (MND) for 14 years, has turned his workshop into a fundraising initiative. He creates and sells handmade items, with donations going towards MND research and awareness.
Turkish MPs debated proposed amendments to agricultural and forestry laws. Concerns were raised about penalties for livestock transport, forest land privatization, and sugar beet production contracts, with some MPs criticizing the government's approach to agriculture and environmental protection.
A legal challenge over the vulnerable northern brown argus has delayed a forestry plan at Todrig, where investor Gresham House wants to plant commercial trees. The case highlights rising demand for woodland as a tax-efficient asset for wealthy families.
The inquiry has been investigating alleged misconduct and violence within the Queensland branch of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU).
