Upcoming events & webinars

APRIL

VIC FIELD TRIP: East Gippsland Bushfire
Dates: 17 & 18 April 2021
Topics will include a recount of the bushfire, post-fire recovery, planned burning, salvage harvesting, cultural burning, rehabilitation, biodiversity, fire research and the latest forest fire management developments.
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Virtual Seminar: Traditional Owners & Forest and Fire Management
Dates: From Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 April 
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (AEDT) each day
The purpose of the virtual seminar is to provide a foundation for forest scientists and forest managers who are seeking insights and understanding so they can improve engagement and collaborate with traditional owners as well as offer insights into successful approaches, programs and collaborations throughout Australia. 
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MAY

Science Session: Climate Change and its impact on Forests and Forest Management
Date: Tuesday 25 May 
Time: 11.30 am – 1.00pm
The inaugural IFA/AFG Science Session (an extended webinar dedicated to exploring the science around an area of forest management) will focus on climate change and how it’s impacting our forests and how we need to adapt our approaches to forest management. The IFA/AFG’s science session offers the opportunity to examine the topic in detail; ask questions of the experts and engage in moderated discussions.  Chair: Prof Rod Kennan; Panel: Dr Libby Pinkard, CSIRO; Prof Patrick Baker, The University of Melbourne and Prof Belinda Medlyn, Western Sydney University.

OCTOBER