Tasmanian forestry company SFM Forest Products announces the opening of a new export market for logs affected by the bushfires earlier this year. The new market, developed in conjunction with SFM’s export partners, will allow private landowners whose forests were impacted by both the Huon Valley and Central Highlands fires to recoup a positive financial return.
Salvage harvest operations commenced in March and the log is currently being exported out of the Port of Hobart in conjunction with existing export operations. It is expected that over 100,000 tonnes of salvage log sourced from private landowners will be exported over the next 12 months.
“Timber which has been burnt can degrade quickly so being able to act swiftly once the fire emergency has passed was critical to maximising the value back to the landowner. SFM as an integrated forest management company can quickly assess fire affected forests, complete planning works and engage harvesting contractors whilst facilitating the sale of the forest products,” said Andrew Morgan, Managing Director of SFM.
