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…
In 2022, Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP) entered into a $120 million agreement with the Victorian Government to increase the Victorian plantation forestry estate via the Gippsland Plantations Investment Program (GPIP). The GPIP involves a State Government commitment of $120 million to contribute to the acquisition of private lands in Gippsland for the sole purpose of…
In partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), the Australian Government has established an Australia-wide National Institute for Forest Products Innovation, under the operational name of Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI). AFWI will receive over $100 million in funding from the Australian Government between 2022-23 to 2026-27. AFWI is based in Launceston at UTAS…
Gippsland Forestry Hub’s 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 24th October 2023 from 10:00-11:30am. The AGM can be attended in-person (at the Morwell Innovation Centre) or via Teams. A light lunch will be provided to those who attend in-person. Join the committee If you are interested in joining the committee, email Megan…
Investigating Future Markets What does wood flow look like in 2050, how as an Industry we can continue longevity? Healthy Country First Nations program The purpose of the Healthy Country project is to acknowledge Traditional Owners as ‘The Original Forrester’s’. Mid rotation management Mid rotation management (thinning) is currently cost prohibitive for small plantation owners,…