MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 23 May 2023

Forestry Australia welcomes Strategic Forest and Renewable Materials Partnership

Forestry Australia has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of the creation of the Strategic Forestry and Renewable Materials Partnership, thanking Minister Murray Watt for convening this important forum of experts to advise on strategies to grow the forest sector, build on …

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Friday 19 May

Forestry Australia welcomes return of China timber exports

Forestry Australia has welcomed the return of timber exports to China but cautions as a net importer of forest products, Australia is relying too heavily on other countries to meet our growing domestic demand for timber.

Forestry Australia represents the scientists, professionals and growers who manage, …

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Monday 15 May 2023

Forestry Australia continues to grow from strength to strength

Forestry Australia has reported another year of strong growth with membership rising to over 1,120, representing an increase of 20 per cent in three years.

Forestry Australia Chief Executive Officer, Jacquie Martin, said she was particularly delighted that Student and Young Professional membership had …

Open Letter: Great Koala National Park NSW

Published 17 March 2023

To the Hon. Chris Minns MP,

I am writing on behalf of Forestry Australia to initiate a positive discussion with you and a future NSW Labor Government about strategies to improve the conservation of koalas, which are endangered in NSW.

Forestry Australia is an independent professional association with …

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Monday 20 March 2023

Expanding Science Policy Activities at Forestry Australia

Forestry Australia has announced it has established a Forest Science Policy Program and is investing in a new approach to resourcing these activities in order to improve its advocacy and communication of evidence-based forest management.

Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said that …

New Leadership Team at Forestry Australia

Mentoring the next generation on forestry professionals

Forestry Australia is delighted to announce a continuation of its Mentoring Program after an immensely successful first year, which saw 100 per cent of mentees report that they were highly satisfied or satisfied with the program.

The inaugural program connected experienced forestry …

Major Event Review of the 2019–20 Victorian bushfires shows need for major forest management overhaul