On Friday 18th October 2024, The Gippsland Forestry Hub proudly launched its Steps Towards a Greener Future report at a luncheon held on Friday at the Morwell Innovation Centre, bringing together key industry stakeholders, government representatives, and community leaders to discuss the future of sustainable forestry in Gippsland. Attendees heard from Alastair Woodard, Director of Technical…
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…
According to Timberbiz, the water rule that had added conditions that plantation forestry needed to meet to participate in the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme has been removed. The removal of the “water rule” was a Labor Party election promise prior to the 2022 Federal Election and following a consultation process 1 June 2024,…
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…
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…
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…
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…