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Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA)

25-27 October 2011 @ Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong

A three day conference focused on promoting regional Australia, SEGRA is a must for anyone serious about regional policy development. More information can be found here.

designEX

3-15 April 2011 @ the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

Australia’s leading design and architecture event, designEX presents the best in contemporary and classic designs. This trade only event has been at the forefront of the design and architectural arena for 23 years. At designEX you’ll be informed and inspired as you discover the latest products and design trends from local and international studios and brands.

SawTECH 2011

Rotorua, New Zealand 21-23 June 2011
Brisbane, Australia 15-17 June 2011

For sawmillers, SawTECH 2011 may be the place to find out about new tools to increase productivity.

Three key world renowned sawing specialists - Gary Schajer from UBC, Joe Shields from USNR and Warren Bird from California Saw & Knife Works - will be working very closely with local sawmilling companies as part of this June 2011 series. To assist local sawmills get as many production staff to this technology event as possible, a special two for one deal has just been opened for a two week period.

Book through this page before Friday 15 April 2011, and you can register a second delegate for free.

Celebrate the UN's Year of Forests with the National Association of Forest Industries

March 21, 2011

Join the National Association of Forest Industries (NAFI) on the 21st of March for a dinner to celebrate 2011, the International Year of Forests.

This event will be held in the Great Hall of the Australian Parliament House, Canberra. Please visit the NAFI website for more information.

Conference: ABARES Outlook 2011

March 1-2, 2011

Outlook 2011 features leading international and national speakers who will deliver market-leading information and sector analysis. This, combined with the medium-term forecasts of ABARES to 2015–16 and industry assessments, makes this conference essential for delegates to understand their industry’s critical issues and future direction.

Of particular interest to those in the timber industry is the international session, which will feature Canadian architect Michael Green. Michael is the founder of mgb ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN. He is known for creating designs with light carbon footprints and champions timber as a construction material.

The conference program has been designed to encourage debate with longer panel discussion and audience participation at over 22 sessions.

This event will be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra . Please visit the official website for more information.

Seminar: Women's Leadership in the Timber Industry

November 10, 2010

If you are a woman in the timber industry who is a decision maker, mentor, business owner or you are passionate about developing a national 'women in timber network' we encourage you to book for this seminar.

This event will be held in the Alto Room, at The Langham, One Southgate Ave, Southbank, Melbourne. Please download the booking form for more information.

2010 VAFI Annual Dinner

October 15, 2010

Hosted by 3AW's Tony Leonard and featuring guest speakers Joe Helper, Victorian Minister for Agriculture and Peter Ryan, Leader of the National Party, the 2010 VAFI Annual Dinner is a necessary pre-election preview for those interested in the forestry policies of the major parties.

Contact Jessica Reid for more information.

Australia's Place in the Changing Global Forest Products Market conference

September 9, 2010

cday@forestworks.com.au

The Future of Forestry and Forest Science Conference

Thursday 30th September - Saturday 2nd October Sidney Myer Asia Centre Carrillo Gantner Theatre, University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus

The University of Melbourne’s School of Land and Environment and Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science is celebrating 100 years of Forestry education. The Future of Forestry and Forest Science Conference offers past and present students, scientists, researchers, forestry and environmental professionals, and government policy makers an open forum to reflect on the development of forest science and forestry education over the past century and consider the future of forest science in order to meet the needs of future generations.

Provisional themes

The organising committee is creating a varied program that will offer delegates engaging presentations from speakers coming from a number of specialties to address the following themes: 

  • Science and education needs for forest biodiversity conservation
  • Meeting the science and education needs of forest-based industries
  • Forests, climate science, and the global carbon cycle
  • Social and community perspectives on forest management
  • Future of forest fire science and management
  • Forest restoration and multi-functional landscapes

http://www.forestscience.unimelb.edu.au/centenary/conference.html

Forestry Education Centenary Celebration

Events planned include a mix of serious reflection, and fun-filled social gatherings and activities, and a collection of historical data and memorabilia, all designed to attract the widest array of individuals who have any connection with forestry education in Australia.

  • Regional events: are planned for various centres, information and dates will be posted to this website as they become available.
  • The Future of Forestry and Forest Science Conference: Thursday 30th September - Saturday 2nd October 2010
    Registrations Now Open!
  • 'The Big Weekend' – Centenary Celebrations and Reunion Dinner, Creswick
    • Friday 15th October, 7pm Grand Opening and ‘Illumination by Fire’ show
    • Saturday 16th October, 11am-4pm Back to Creswick and Open Campus
    • Saturday 16th October, 6.30pm Reunion Dinner - Registrations now open!
  • Circumspice: the school motto, 'look about you'. A publication to be launched at ‘The Big Weekend’.

  • Historical Collections: are being assembled and will be published, including alumni lists from all who spent any time at the Creswick and University of Melbourne forest education campuses.
  • Sponsorship: Opportunities will be offered to potential sponsors who wish to be associated with the centenary. Their sponsorship may be used to subsidize events and publications, or to fund a trust to further forest education in Victoria.
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