2026 Forest Valuation Summit:

Valuing and Reporting Sustainability in our Forests

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Dates: Monday 30 & Tuesday 31 March 2026

Location:
Rendezvous Hotel
328 Flinders St
Melbourne, VIC 3000

Times: 
Day One: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, followed by a Summit Dinner from 5.30 – 9.00pm
Day Two: 8.45 am – 5.15 pm

CPD Points: 10.00

About:

Join us for this 2-day event, bringing together forest sector leaders, valuers, investors, and stakeholders to explore the future of forest valuation in Australia. The Summit will feature the launch of the first Australia New Zealand Forest Valuation Standard, an initiative of the New Zealand Institute of Forestry and Forestry Australia, with the support of Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA).

The release of the Forest Valuation Standard coincides with the introduction by the Australian government of new sustainability and climate reporting standards: AASB S1 –  General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, and AASB S2 – Climate-Related Disclosures. The introduction of these new standards collectively represents a significant development for valuations of Australian forest assets and entities reporting forest values in Australia, which will be unpacked at the Summit.

The broad program will also include critical themes such as market dynamics and carbon valuation – and will feature a social function, to facilitate networking and collaboration in an informal and relaxed environment.

If you’re a forestry professional, valuer, investor or stakeholder, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this timely event!

Program & Speakers

To view the program, along with speaker details, click HERE.

To view a PDF of the program, click HERE.

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Key topics will include:

• Launch of the ANZIF Forest Valuation Standard
• Trends in valuing land under forests
• Good practice in forest valuation
• Climate Related Financial Disclosures (CRFD), and why this is important for forestry
• Getting ready for the new CRFD compliance regime – reporting obligations and implications for forest owners and managers
• The Carbon Standard Australian Exposure Draft
• Turning carbon into capital
• Natural capital and financial statements
• The future of forest valuation

Please note that registrations for this event are now closed. Please contact Beth Martin at conference@forestry.org.au for any registration queries.

Please note:

• All full registrations include attendance at Summit sessions, day catering and the Summit Dinner on Monday night. When you register, please indicate if you are planning to attend the Summit Dinner.
• Day registrations include attendance and day catering for the booking date only, and do not include the Summit Dinner. If you register as a day delegate, and would like to attend the Summit Dinner, please purchase a Summit Dinner ticket separately.
• Payment (EFT or VISA/MasterCard) is to be made at the time of registration. Please contact conference@forestry.org.au if you require an invoice for payment.
• Registration prices include GST.
• Organisers will produce a Delegate List which will include your name, organisation and state. If you do not wish to be included in this Delegate List please opt out when you register.
• It is the responsibility of the delegate to secure their own accommodation.
• Terms, Conditions and Cancellation Policy, as well as information on Safe Events, are listed below.

With thanks to our sponsors:

Enquiries

For more information, please contact:

Beth Martin
Major Events Manager
P: 03 7065 4252
E: conference@forestry.org.au

Terms, Conditions, Cancellation and Refund Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing to conference@forestry.org.au

Payment
Payment (EFT or VISA/MasterCard) is to be made at the time of registration. Please contact conference@forestry.org.au if you require an invoice for payment.

Refund Policy
Refunds for any other reason will adhere to the following cancellation terms:

Registration:

• Cancellations on and before 60 days prior the Summit will be fully reimbursed.
• Cancellations on or before 15 days prior to the Summit will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations after 15 days prior to the Summit will receive no refund (please note that registration is transferable to another individual in this instance).

Forestry Australia does not accept any liability for losses incurred if the Summit is cancelled or postponed due to an unforeseen occurrence or any other occurrence that renders performance of this event inadvisable, illegal, impracticable, or impossible. An unforeseen occurrence shall include, but not be limited to; an Act of God, infectious disease outbreak, industrial disruptions, service provider failures, governmental restrictions and/or regulations, war or apparent act of war, terrorism or apparent act of terrorism, disaster, civil disorder, disturbance, and/or riots; curtailment, suspension, and/or restriction on transportation, or any other emergency.

Safe Events

Forestry Australia highly values your attendance at the 2026 Forest Valuation Summit and knows that you will share in our desire to ensure that all delegates have a positive experience. We are dedicated to providing this experience, where all staff and delegates are committed to maintaining the highest levels of behaviour including a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable conduct. We welcome scientific debate, however, derogatory comments which may cause offence, as well as any form of inappropriate or unwelcome behaviour or other conduct, is unacceptable. These expectations also cover other venues which may be visited by delegates after the conclusion of a Forestry Australia event.

Delegates are expected to abide by Forestry Australia’s Code of Conduct which is built around six pillars:

1. Act with Integrity
2. Always provide a high standard of service
3. Treat others with respect
4. Take responsibility
5. Act in a way that promotes trust in the profession
6. Have regard for sustainability throughout your work