Gippsland Forestry Hub Project Tender: The Value of Forestry and Timber Products to Climate Change Mitigation in Gippsland – Carbon Footprint

Gippsland Forestry Hub Project Tender: The Value of Forestry and Timber Products to Climate Change Mitigation in Gippsland – Carbon Footprint

ByLesia Clark

This Gippsland Forestry Hub Project represents a significant opportunity to leverage the value of forestry and timber products in the region for climate change mitigation. Gippsland, known for its rich natural resources, plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration through its forests. By promoting responsible forest management and the use of timber products, the project…

Gippsland Community Leadership Program – 2025 Applications Now Open!

Gippsland Community Leadership Program – 2025 Applications Now Open!

ByMegan Para

Applications for the 2025 Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) are now open! This marks the 29th year of identifying and empowering leaders from across Gippsland. The Gippsland Community Leadership Program (GCLP) is a comprehensive leadership experience, offering participants exposure to a deep contextual understanding of our region while enhancing individual leadership skills. Interviews will be…

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Certificate II in Forest Operations

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Certificate II in Forest Operations

ByLesia Clark

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…

AFWI’S $5 Million National Open Call For Forest Research
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AFWI’S $5 Million National Open Call For Forest Research

ByLesia Clark

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…

Forestry Australia Symposium: October 2024

Forestry Australia Symposium: October 2024

ByLesia Clark

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…

New FWPA Webinar Series: Timber Industry & Housing for the Future

New FWPA Webinar Series: Timber Industry & Housing for the Future

ByLesia Clark

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…

Forestry Australia’s 2024 Fire Summit

Forestry Australia’s 2024 Fire Summit

ByLesia Clark

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…

AKD’s Commitment to Mental Health: Partnering with TIACS

AKD’s Commitment to Mental Health: Partnering with TIACS

ByMegan Para

AKD proudly announced its partnership with TIACS (This is a Conversation Starter) during their annual Safe StartUp events held across the nation, as part of the AKD 2024 ‘Healthy Body + Healthy Mind = Healthy Me’ campaign. AKD is a member of the TIACS Alliance, a collective of businesses who share a common vision to…