TAFE Gippsland has recently announced a new Certificate II in Forest Operations for students at their TAFE Gippsland Morwell campus. This certificate is the perfect starting point for people wanting a career in the Australian forestry industry. It is a nationally recognised qualification, offering hands-on experience that opens doors to entry-level roles such as forestry…
Applications are now open for research projects that will advance research and innovation in Australian forest and wood products. The first of four $5 million national open calls for forestry research projects opened today, aimed at establishing new high-value wood products, developed in Australia. The funding is part of the Albanese Government’s grant agreement with…
This year’s Forestry Australia Symposium will be held from Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 October 2024, in Ballarat, Victoria. The Symposium is known as the premier Australian meeting for forest scientists, foresters and forest growers. The 2024 Symposium theme ‘Healthy and resilient forests for our future,’ will explore the concepts that underpin the science and…
The new FWPA webinar series addresses the ongoing housing challenges in Australia. These sessions are designed to support the forestry industry in response to supply chain challenges and planning for future housing needs. The forest and wood products industry plays a significant role in the Australian government’s plan to build 1.2 million houses in the…
2024 Fire Summit | Prescribed fire: Exploring science, culture and practice Australia is one of the world’s most wildfire prone countries, with wildfires severely impacting our environment, communities and economy. This is exacerbated by climate change and social change. What is working, what isn’t, and what do we need to do differently? Managers of public…
Hosted by the Department of Education, the Trade & Tech Fit career expo (formerly The Trades Fit) is a free, 100% hands-on event that showcases study and employment opportunities for female and gender diverse young people in Years 7 to 12 in industries that are traditionally male dominated. Where and when is the Trade &…
The 2024 Gippsland Food and Fibre Awards will be held on Friday 31st May at Maffco Brewery and Taphouse. Enjoy a night of celebration, live music and great company in the heart of Gippsland, with a delicious menu featuring the trusted provenance of our region. Tickets are a fixed price of $95.00 per delegate, which…
Proposal submissions are now open for the GF Hub Mid Rotation Management Project. Overall, this project needs to investigate how we can lower the cost of harvest and haulage for mid rotation management, and increase the price and market diversity for the product. For details about the project, see scope document here: https://gippslandforestryhub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GF-Hub-Mid-Rotation-Management-Scope.pdf Submissions due…
Proposal submissions are now open for the GF Hub First Nations Engagement Project. The intent of this project is to increase Gippsland Forestry Hub’s contribution to the resilience and cohesion of regional communities, through the development of a framework and industry specific protocols to gain understanding of the best ways to meaningful engage. For details…
In September 2023, Gippsland Forestry Hub’s General Manager, Lesia Goodwin participated in the Gippsland Fores Dialogue’s ‘What’s Next’ Dialogue. Over the course of 3 days, the third Gippsland Forest Dialogue covered conversations on the future of Gippsland’s forests and forest dependent communities. In particular, exploring ways to support the aspirations of Traditional Owners, and other…