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Tuesday 26 September 2023
Australia’s inaugural National Bushfire Preparedness Summit is a timely reminder that being bushfire ready is a 365-day a year job, the President of Forestry Australia Dr Michelle Freeman said.
“It’s great to see the national spotlight on the critically important issue of bushfire preparedness, but …
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Friday 15 September 2023
The Minns Government’s proposed Great Koala National Park is not an extinction panacea for koalas, the President of Forestry Australia Dr Michelle Freeman.
“We all care about protecting koalas,” Dr Freeman said. “They’re an iconic part of our national identity, an important part …
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Wednesday 30 August 2023
Victoria’s Ash forests are on the brink of ecosystem collapse following a poor flowering season and repeated fire events, warns the State’s leading forest flowering and seeding expert.
The issue highlights concerns raised by Forestry Australia, the seed collection services …
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Tuesday 22 August 2023
With Australia’s forests facing a challenging future, Forestry Australia, the professional association for forest scientists, managers and growers, has used National Forestry Day to highlight the need for our forests to continue to be professionally managed.
Forestry Australia President, Dr Michelle Freeman said that with multiple and …
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Tuesday 15 August 2023
Titled, Embracing Our Natural Capital: The Science, Technology and Art of Managing Forests For All Values, the 2023 ANZIF conference, will provide an exceptional learning and development opportunity.
The Forestry Australia and New Zealand Institute of Forestry joint event is an opportunity for forest scientists, managers and growers to come …
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Wednesday 9 August 2023
As part of its commitment to the next generation of forestry professionals, Forestry Australia has developed the Forest Fundamentals Online Learning Program, providing an introduction to foundational forestry-specific subjects. This new program is available on Forestry Australia’s website and is free and exclusive to members.
The program …
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Friday 21 July 2023
The President of the professional association for forest scientists, managers and growers, Dr Michelle Freeman has paid tribute to former President, Bob Gordon who has called time on his many years of service to the organisation and resigned as a director.
Mr Gordon has served as …
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Wednesday 12 July 2023
Forestry Australia has released a series of two-page Position Statements to better inform members and the community of its position on a range of issues.
Designed to be short, sharp and easily understood, the first five in a series of position papers covers the areas …
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Friday 30 June 2023
The final report of the Trials Review, Information and Genetics (TRIG) project, has been released along with advisory information and updated data.
According to TRIG Steering Committee Chair, Dr Kevin Harding, the project sought to leverage the past work of Victoria’s farm forestry sector by accessing legacy …
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Thursday 8 June 2023
To address the skills shortages in the forestry sector and the need for innovative and collaborative solutions to training and tertiary education, the Committee for the Future of Forestry Education (COFFE) has developed a proposal for a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in Forestry programs.
It …