Scientists, professionals and growers
who manage, study and care for our forests

Scientists, professionals and growers who manage, study and care for our forests

Welcome to Forestry Australia

Forestry Australia is the professional association of 1,200 plus forest scientists, farm foresters and forestry professionals.

Our members are committed to the principles of active, adaptive, and sustainable forest management and apply these principles to generate environmental, economic and social outcomes in all types of forests across all forest tenures.

Individuals working as foresters, scientists, farm foresters, policy officers and practitioners who are engaged in nature conservation, resource and land management, research, communication, administration, and education are welcome as members.

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Forestry in Australia

Forestry creates, protects and works towards a world of flourishing forests supporting wildlife, livelihoods and a renewable, sustainable future.

Forestry is practiced in natural and planted forests, on public and private land. Following a values-based approach, active forest management maintains and protects forested landscapes in the face of a changing climate and other threats.

About Forestry Australia

Forestry Australia formerly known as The Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) and Australian Forest Growers (AFG) is a professional association with over 1,200 members.

Join Forestry Australia to support your career, gain valuable forest related CPD, establish forest sector networks as well as access the journal, publications and resources to support your professional practice.

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