Theme: Healthy and resilient forests for our future
Date: Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 October 2024
Location: Mercure Ballarat Convention Centre, 613 Main Rd, Golden Point, Victoria.
About: The theme of the Symposium, focusing on Healthy and resilient forests for our future, will facilitate conversation and collaboration that regardless of land tenure and ownership, healthy and resilient forests should …
Dates: Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 June 2024
Location:
Melbourne Connect, The University of Melbourne
700 Swanston St
Parkville, VIC 3010
Times:
Day One: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm, followed by a Summit Dinner from 6.30 – 9.00pm
Day Two: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
About:
Australia is one of the world’s most wildfire prone countries, with …
MEDIA RELEASE
Friday 9 February 2024
Australia’s professional association for forest scientists, managers and growers is using this year’s International Day for Women and Girls in Science as a call for the next generation to join forestry science.
Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle Freeman said Sunday February 11 …
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Tuesday 6 February 2024
Forestry Australia has announced the appointment of two new board members, South Australia’s Monique Blason and Victoria’s Ruth Ryan.
Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said Ms Blason and Ms Ryan would bring exceptional experience in filling the casual vacancy positions.
“Monique and Ruth’s experience in softwood plantations, fire …
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Tuesday 30 January 2024
Forestry Australia is doing a nation-wide call out for passionate scientists and forestry professionals to take part in its highly sought after Mentoring Program.
Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the program was a great opportunity to super-charge forestry careers.
“The relationship between a mentor and …
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Tuesday 23 January 2024
Forestry Australia has poured water on the latest bushfire research that prescribed burning could make Australian forests more flammable.
“Scientific consensus amongst bushfire scientists confirms that prescribed burning is a key tool in managing bushfires,” Forestry Australia Science Policy Adviser, Dr Tony Bartlett, AFSM said.
“While …
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Wednesday 10 January 2024
Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle Freeman has today welcomed the Federal Court’s Decision to uphold a Regional Forest Agreement in New South Wales.
“Common-sense has prevailed today, native forestry can have a strong future in Australia,” Dr Freeman said.
“Forest managers, growers, scientists and …
Forestry Australia is delighted to advise that applications for its 2024 Mentoring Program are now open.
Applications Close: Sunday 4 February 2024
On behalf of Forestry Australia’s Board, we would like to wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas. We would also like to thank you for your support throughout 2023 and wish you all the very best in 2024.
Please note that Forestry Australia’s National Office will be closed from midday Thursday 21 December …
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Wednesday 22 November 2023
Forestry Australia was last night awarded the prestigious Association Turnaround of the Year Award at the Associations Forum Awards Dinner in Sydney.
Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the national recognition was a testament to members, staff, volunteers and the Board.
“The Association Turnaround of the Year Award recognises …