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…
From October 15 to October 18, foresters, forest growers and scientists, and industry supporters from across the Asia-Pacific region converged at the Twin Towns Conference Centre in Coolangatta for the 2023 ANZIF Conference, a collaborative effort by Forestry Australia and The New Zealand Institute of Forestry. Under the theme “Embracing Our Natural Capital: The Science,…
Gippsland Forestry Hub’s General Manager, Lesia Goodwin, attended VicForests Farm Forestry Field day on Friday 27th October. Organised by the VicForests Farm Forestry team, the Gippsland Farm Forestry Program’s main objective is to encourage and support the establishment and management of plantations on farms to contribute to future timber supply. Grants under the program encourage…
The Gippsland Forestry Hub held its Annual General Meeting on October 24th, 2023, at the Morwell Innovation Centre, marking a crucial gathering of stakeholders to discuss and plan for the future of the region’s forestry industry. Chaired by Simon Gatt of AKD, the meeting commenced with a warm welcome. The attendees, including members of the…