MEDIA RELEASE: Forestry Australia welcomes Strathbogie decision
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Forestry Australia welcomes Strathbogie decision
Forestry Australia has welcomed the decision by the Federal Court to allow planned prescribed burns in the Strathbogie Forest.
In the Federal Court today, Justice Horan dismissed a move to stop four prescribed burns in the forest.
Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle Freeman said prescribed burning recognises Australia’s fire-dependent …
OPINION: Standing up for our profession
Opinion: Standing up for our profession
Having a high profile should not provide anyone a free pass to speak disrespectfully and unfairly about others.
Forestry Australia is appalled by the misinformation about forest scientists and professionals that has been perpetuated by lobbyists and anti-forestry campaigners in recent media articles. It is hard not to think that such …
2024 Symposium: Healthy and resilient forests for our future
2024 Symposium
Theme: Healthy and resilient forests for our future
Date: Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 October 2024
Location: Mercure Ballarat Convention Centre, 613 Main Rd, Golden Point, Victoria.
About: The theme of the Symposium, focusing on Healthy and resilient forests for our future, will facilitate conversation and collaboration that regardless of land tenure and ownership, healthy and resilient forests should …
2024 Fire Summit | Prescribed fire: Exploring science, culture and practice
2024 Fire Summit | Prescribed fire: Exploring science, culture and practice
Dates: Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 June 2024
Location:
Melbourne Connect, The University of Melbourne
700 Swanston St
Parkville, VIC 3010
Times:
Day One: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm, followed by a Summit Dinner from 6.30 – 9.00pm
Day Two: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
About:
Australia is one of the world’s most wildfire prone countries, with …
MEDIA RELEASE: Call for the next generation of women and girls in science
MEDIA RELEASE
Friday 9 February 2024
Call for the next generation of women and girls in science
Australia’s professional association for forest scientists, managers and growers is using this year’s International Day for Women and Girls in Science as a call for the next generation to join forestry science.
Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle Freeman said Sunday February 11 …
MEDIA RELEASE: New Board Members & New Observer Announced
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 6 February 2024
New Board Members & New Observer Announced
Forestry Australia has announced the appointment of two new board members, South Australia’s Monique Blason and Victoria’s Ruth Ryan.
Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said Ms Blason and Ms Ryan would bring exceptional experience in filling the casual vacancy positions.
“Monique and Ruth’s experience in softwood plantations, fire …
MEDIA RELEASE: Nation-wide call out for highly sought after Mentor Program
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 30 January 2024
Nation-wide call out for highly sought after Mentor Program
Forestry Australia is doing a nation-wide call out for passionate scientists and forestry professionals to take part in its highly sought after Mentoring Program.
Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin said the program was a great opportunity to super-charge forestry careers.
“The relationship between a mentor and …
MEDIA RELEASE: Forestry Australia Says Scientific Consensus Backs Prescribed Burning
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Forestry Australia Says Scientific Consensus Backs Prescribed Burning
Forestry Australia has poured water on the latest bushfire research that prescribed burning could make Australian forests more flammable.
“Scientific consensus amongst bushfire scientists confirms that prescribed burning is a key tool in managing bushfires,” Forestry Australia Science Policy Adviser, Dr Tony Bartlett, AFSM said.
“While …
MEDIA RELEASE: Common-sense prevails in Federal Court Decision on Regional Forest Agreements
MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Common-sense prevails in Federal Court Decision on Regional Forest Agreements
Forestry Australia President Dr Michelle Freeman has today welcomed the Federal Court’s Decision to uphold a Regional Forest Agreement in New South Wales.
“Common-sense has prevailed today, native forestry can have a strong future in Australia,” Dr Freeman said.
“Forest managers, growers, scientists and …