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Friday 30 June 2023
The final report of the Trials Review, Information and Genetics (TRIG) project, has been released along with advisory information and updated data.
According to TRIG Steering Committee Chair, Dr Kevin Harding, the project sought to leverage the past work of Victoria’s farm forestry sector by accessing legacy …
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Thursday 8 June 2023
To address the skills shortages in the forestry sector and the need for innovative and collaborative solutions to training and tertiary education, the Committee for the Future of Forestry Education (COFFE) has developed a proposal for a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Forestry programs.
It …
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Tuesday 6 June 2023
Blanket bans of native forest harvesting will not improve our carbon balance or recover biodiversity according to the professional association for forest scientists, growers and managers, Forestry Australia.
President Dr Michelle Freeman said the consensus position of independent scientific experts, forest managers and researchers …
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Tuesday 23 May 2023
Forestry Australia is dismayed by the announcement to stop native forest harvesting in Victoria at the end of the year, highlighting that the government has failed all Victorians in making this decision.
The Victorian Government’s decision to end native forest harvesting at the …
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Tuesday 23 May 2023
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 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 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 …
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
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 …
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Tuesday 7 March 2022
The Board of Forestry Australia has announced that Dr Michelle Freeman has been elected President and Jim Wilson has been elected Vice President of the peak organisation for forest scientists, professionals, managers and growers.
Retiring President, Bob Gordon applauded the move …