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…
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…
Through regular National Forestry Hubs Managers Meetings, the Hub Managers come together to share insights, coordinate efforts, and collaboratively work towards the overarching objectives of the National Forest Industries Plan. The National Hub Managers met in-person three times over the course of 2023: Perth, April 2023 Oberon, July 2023 Canberra, November 2023 In their advisory…
The Carbon Farming Guide focuses on the significant potential of tree plantations to sequester carbon, a critical component in the fight against climate change. It outlines options for farmers to either sell or retain the carbon credits generated by their plantations. The guide is timely, given the increasing interest in ‘net zero’ farms and the…
Businesses, including farm foresters, can apply to both the Support Plantation Establishment program and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. The Australian Government’s $73.8 million Support Plantation Establishment program will provide grant funding over 4 years to support the establishment of new long-rotation softwood and hardwood plantation forests of at least 20 hectares. New…
Clancy Quirk’s recent work experience stands as a resounding success story within the industry. Concurrent with his Year 12 studies at Lavalla College, Clancy engaged in a 20-week program with HVP that delved into various aspects of the business, focusing particularly on fire management and silviculture. The initial connection between Gippsland Forestry Hub and Lavalla…
The GF Hub held a round table forum with The Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, The Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester, Member for Eastern Victoria region Melina Bath and the Gippsland forestry hub committee members this week with discussions around the support for Victoria’s sustainable native and plantation timber industry. The meeting was…