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The Value of Forestry [Infographic]

July 9July 8Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & NatureTagged climate change, climate crisis, deforestation, ecogreenlove, forestry, forests, infographic, natural disasters, natural disturbances, restore, rforestation, sustainable agriculture, wildfires1 Comment

The world’s forests, which now occupy 30% of the earth’s land surface, are an extremely significant resource, storing vast amounts of carbon, aiding in the purification of water and air, preserving natural biodiversity, and providing livelihoods for millions of people. Despite their critical importance, forests are under attack on a global scale, with the equivalent of 30 soccer fields disappearing every minute.

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The Deadliest Forest Fires of All Time [Infographic]

April 15April 21Posted in Garden & Nature, Man & NatureTagged climate change, destruction, drought, fires, forest, forestry, infographic, natural disaster, nature, tinder, weather2 Comments

“Forest fires can often start in the most innocuous of circumstances, sometimes from a casually discarded item which sets one tree alight and subsequently spreads to cover an enormous area. They are also triggered by weather conditions such as unseasonable heat and high winds, a combination of which can lead to entire forests being engulfed within hours. Not only do these disasters cause devastation to land and forestry; they can also claim hundreds of innocent lives, not least those of courageous firefighters who give their lives trying to save others.”

Find out which have been the deadliest forest fires of all time with the infographic below:

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Essential Forestry Apps [Infographic]

July 23July 31Posted in Garden & NatureTagged apps, essential, foresters, forestry, infographic, navigation, proffessional, ranger, reference, resurces, smartphone, trails, treesLeave a comment

Brought to you by Jarrimber

In an industry where accuracy and attention to detail are of vital importance, software and smartphone tools can play a vital role. Here, we take a look at the best apps for forestry.

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Trees of Australia [Infographic]

May 14May 21Posted in Garden & NatureTagged animals, australia, canoe, cazneaux, eucalyptus, facts, famous, forestry, gold, infographic, koalas, old gum, oldest, ringtail possum, sugar gliders, tallest, trees, water2 Comments

by Todd Smith, Managing Director of Jarrimber.com.au

“Australia has a deep rooted history in forestry. Early British settlers found great difficulty with Australian forests as the hardwood eucalyptus species was quite difficult to chop with an axe. The softwood Norfolk Pine, that the British hoped to convert into masts for their ships, had rotten interior and was too difficult to transport over long distances, leaving early settlers frustrated with Australia’s forests. While they may have caused difficulties for early settlers, they now play a vital role in the country’s economy. They are also home to many of our beautiful wildlife, and some are national treasures.

Throughout the 19th century, there was a sharp increase in global demand for fast growing trees. Australian species such as Acacia and Eucalyptus grew quickly and produced hard timber when grown under the correct conditions. Countries throughout the world began to plant these types of trees. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that Australia began to capitalise on this, by planting native hardwoods predominantly. The forestry industry now contributes an estimated $22 billion to economic turnover each year, employing over 60,000 people.

Incredibly, over 40% of tropical and sub-tropical plantations in the world today consist of Australian trees. This shows the value of the trees of Australia on a global scale. The purpose of this infographic is to inform on some of the interesting facts surrounding the trees of Australia, their history, and their importance to our wildlife and culture.”

– Todd Smith, Managing Director of Jarrimber

Urban Forestry Benefits [Infographic]

May 4May 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged advantages, air purification, benefits, climate change, energy consumption, forestry, nature, trees, urban, water management1 Comment

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It’s no secret that the world’s most beautiful urban spaces are almost always lined with trees. However, urban forests offers far more than just beautification benefits—trees do wonders for air purification, water management, reduced energy consumption, and more. Jarrimber details the many advantages of urban forestry and why restoring and expanding the forests in our cities should be a major priority.