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Monday 25 October 2023
Forestry Australia has released three new and highly topical Position Statements to share its evidence-based positions on important issues relating to the management of forests across Australia.
The Statements cover Conservation of Threatened Species, Forest Carbon Markets and Thinning of Native Forests and are designed to be …
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Tuesday 17 October 2023
Dr Kevin Tolhurst, Victoria | Rowan Reid, Otway Ranges | Jenna Hammond, Tasmania
The late, great Dr Kevin Tolhurst AM has today been awarded the N.W. Jolly Medal, the highest honour for outstanding service to the forest science profession in Australia.
Forestry Australia President Dr …
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Monday 16 October 2023
The largest ever cohort of forestry experts have been awarded prestigious Forestry Australia Fellow status at a special ceremony at the 2023 ANZIF conference on the Gold Coast.
Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the Merit Awards Committee was thrilled with the calibre of forest sector leaders …
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Monday 16 October 2023
The best and brightest forest scientists, managers, and growers from across the Asia-Pacific converged on Australia’s Gold Coast yesterday for the 2023 ANZIF Conference.
A record 475 delegates joined the premier event for sustainable forestry management, hosted by Forestry Australia and the New Zealand Institute of Forestry from October 15-18 …
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Tuesday 26 September 2023
Australia’s inaugural National Bushfire Preparedness Summit is a timely reminder that being bushfire ready is a 365-day a year job, the President of Forestry Australia Dr Michelle Freeman said.
“It’s great to see the national spotlight on the critically important issue of bushfire preparedness, but …
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Friday 15 September 2023
The Minns Government’s proposed Great Koala National Park is not an extinction panacea for koalas, the President of Forestry Australia Dr Michelle Freeman.
“We all care about protecting koalas,” Dr Freeman said. “They’re an iconic part of our national identity, an important part …
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Wednesday 30 August 2023
Victoria’s Ash forests are on the brink of ecosystem collapse following a poor flowering season and repeated fire events, warns the State’s leading forest flowering and seeding expert.
The issue highlights concerns raised by Forestry Australia, the seed collection services …
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Tuesday 22 August 2023
With Australia’s forests facing a challenging future, Forestry Australia, the professional association for forest scientists, managers and growers, has used National Forestry Day to highlight the need for our forests to continue to be professionally managed.
Forestry Australia President, Dr Michelle Freeman said that with multiple and …
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Tuesday 15 August 2023
Titled, Embracing Our Natural Capital: The Science, Technology and Art of Managing Forests For All Values, the 2023 ANZIF conference, will provide an exceptional learning and development opportunity.
The Forestry Australia and New Zealand Institute of Forestry joint event is an opportunity for forest scientists, managers and growers to come …
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Wednesday 9 August 2023
As part of its commitment to the next generation of forestry professionals, Forestry Australia has developed the Forest Fundamentals Online Learning Program, providing an introduction to foundational forestry-specific subjects. This new program is available on Forestry Australia’s website and is free and exclusive to members.
The program …