August 2020 – Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers LTD

Protective presence of plantations

28 August 2020

Independent research from Airborne Research Australia (ARA) after the 2019-20 bushfires on Kangaroo Island has confirmed that plantations can act as a fire suppressant. “From what I can see on… Continue reading

Seedlings signal new era for KI forestry

25 August 2020

KIPT has completed its first replanting following the summer bushfires. The new crop of pine and blue gum, in a small 24-hectare compartment, was planned well before the devastating bushfires…. Continue reading

Koala stakeholders meet on bluegum harvest

20 August 2020

Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers (KIPT) has convened the first meeting of its koala stakeholder group, with participants agreeing to work collaboratively for the best outcome for koala welfare as KIPT… Continue reading

Macgill dam to preserve pines

7 August 2020

KIPT has surveyed the Sheep Creek Dam at its Macgill property to ascertain its suitability to store pine logs once harvesting of the bushfire-damaged pine plantations can begin. John Linsell… Continue reading

Quality of people and relationships shines in a crisis

4 August 2020

In this piece for the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) magazine Company Director, KIPT chairman Paul McKenzie reflects on the bushfire events of the summer and how the value… Continue reading