Queensland is an ideal location to host this topical conference given that the nature, rate and extent of climate change are expected to differ widely across the State. Southeast Queensland, which encompasses most of Queensland’s existing commercial forests and forest industries, has experienced a marked drying trend since the 1950s as well as an increase in intense rainfall events, with these trends, and an increasing number of hot days, likely to continue in the future. By contrast, coastal North Queensland, which has recently experienced a rapid expansion in hardwood plantation establishment, is predicted to experience a greater intensity of rainfall and more rainfall in summer, along with hotter temperatures.

Caloundra is recognised as one of Australia’s fastest growing holiday destinations and is attracting strong interest as a conference location. Early September has been selected for the holding of this conference to take advantage of the idyllic Spring weather experienced at Caloundra at this time of year.

Located at the southern end of Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, only one hour’s drive north of Brisbane, the Caloundra region captures a landscape of stunning diversity and beauty, stretching from cool, green hinterland mountains to the crisp blue and white of the ocean and beaches. See the official Caloundra tourism website for further information on this magnificent conference and holiday destination at www.caloundratourism.com.au/index.php