Gippsland Forestry Hub

19/10/2025

Gippsland Forestry Hub Annual General Meeting - Friday 7th November

We invite members, stakeholders, and community representatives to join us for the Gippsland Forestry Hub’s 2025 AGM.

Date: Friday 7 November 2025
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am (light lunch provided)
Location: Morwell Innovation Centre, 1 Monash Way, Morwell
Teams link available on request

To RSVP or request the Teams link, please email [email protected]

14/10/2025

Have you heard of GCLP?

Nominate someone in your Gippsland-based business to develop their leadership skills and grow their network within the region.

Learn more about this opportunity👇

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18/09/2025

Forestry Information Session: Building Gippsland’s Future Workforce

We’re excited to be partnering with TAFE Gippsland and Westvic Staffing Solutions to host an upcoming information session focused on building strong employment pathways for Gippsland’s forestry sector.

This is an important opportunity for industry and education to:
- Discover opportunities to grow future talent pipelines
- Explore how collaboration can address workforce gaps
- Learn more about the pilot program delivering Certificate II & III in Forest Operations (Traineeships)
- Connect with TAFE Gippsland, WestVic Staffing Solutions, and the Gippsland Jobs Hub

📅 Tuesday 30 September
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 TAFE Gippsland, Morwell Campus

RSVP: [email protected]

For more information:

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Forestry Information Session, hosted in partnership with Gippsland Forestry Hub, WestVic Staffing Solutions, and TAFE Gippsland. This important session will bring together education and industry to explore how we can create strong employment pathways and e...

09/09/2025

New Grant Opportunity👇

Applications are now open for the Responsible Wood Community Grants Program 2025-26.

Regional and rural communities can access $2,000 to $15,000 in funding to support local forest-based projects.

Applications close: 31 October 2025
Learn more here:

Through the Responsible Wood Community Grants Program, regional and rural communities can access $2,000 to $15,000 in funding to support local forest-based projects that benefit both their communities and the forests they rely on.

26/08/2025

Victorian Plantations Support Program - Applications Now Open 👏

The Victorian Government has announced a new Victorian Plantations Support Program, aimed at boosting the state’s plantation estate and strengthening supply for the future.

The program will provide grants to support plantation expansion, helping grow a sustainable timber industry while delivering environmental and regional economic benefits.

This is a great opportunity for landowners, growers, and investors to be part of Victoria’s forestry future.

Learn more and find application details on the GF Hub grants page: https://gippslandforestryhub.com.au/grant/victorian-plantations-support-program/

18/08/2025

Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) is hiring 👇

They are looking for passionate researchers to join the team and help shape the future of forestry in Australia.

AFWI Research Fellow in Natural Capital:
https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/UoM_External_Career/job/Burnley/AFWI-Research-Fellow-in-Natural-Capital_JR-003192

AFWI Research Fellow in Social License for Forest Management:
https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/UoM_External_Career/job/Burnley/AFWI-Research-Fellow-in-Social-License-for-Forest-Management_JR-003473

AFWI Research Fellow in Forest Resource Assessment:
https://unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/broadbean_external/job/Burnley/AFWI-Research-Fellow-in-Forest-Resource-Assessment_JR-003471

These roles are based at the University of Melbourne’s Burnley Campus and offer the chance to be part of groundbreaking work in forestry and natural resource management.

📅 Applications now open!

Role type: Full-Time; Fixed term for 12 months Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/School: School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences  Salary: Level A: $85,555 – $116,094 p.a. plus 17% super  Shape sustainable regional development  Collaborate with industry and academia In...

11/08/2025

Two new opportunities for Victorian landowners...

1️⃣ Victorian Trees on Farms Program: Grants to help rural landowners integrate trees into their land, with flexibility in species and layout.

2️⃣ Trees on Farms Incubator Program: In-depth training, planning advice, and peer networks to strengthen your knowledge and confidence in land use decisions.

Applications close 30 June 2026.

Explore details in our Grants Library and take the next step in growing trees on farms:

Grants available to the Forestry Industry

10/08/2025

🌳 New from ForestLearning

Free curriculum aligned resources are here to help students discover the vital role of trees in our farms, landscapes, and communities.

Explore resources like:
• Trees at Work on the Farm infographic
• The Nesting Box Project
• First Nations Timber Toys & Tools
• Forest & Wood Product Supply Chain Card Game
• Tree Carbon Storage measurement series

Download now at https://forestlearning.edu.au/faqs/resources/ and bring the forest into your classroom.

Here are some of the most common questions that you may have about forests, forest management, forest services and wood products education in schools and their answers.

30/06/2025

Mentoring for Women in the Forestry Industry (applications close 4th July) 👏

Forestry Australia, in partnership with ForestWorks, is proud to launch the Mentoring Program for Women in Forestry – a transformative nine month initiative designed to empower women across the forest and forest products sectors.

Funded through the Australian Government’s Forestry Workforce Training Program (FWTP), this pilot program will connect 25 mentees with mentors to support personal growth, career progression, and sector leadership.

The program will run for 9 months, commencing in July 2025 and is designed to establish connections within the forest and forest products industries by pairing experienced professionals with those who are seeking professional development, opportunities for knowledge sharing and career growth. The program has been developed around a framework and tool kit of resources which will support participants to ensure effective and sustainable knowledge transfer, skill acquisition and maintaining momentum for all participants.

Applications for mentors and mentees close soon on 4 July 2025, more details can be found at this link: https://www.forestry.org.au/mentoring-program-for-women/

Forestry Australia is encouraging broad sector participation to ensure the program reflects the diversity of experiences and career pathways across the industry.

2025-2026 Mentoring Program for Women in Forestry | Pilot Program Applications close: Friday 4 July 2025 How to Apply: To express your interest as a mentor or mentee, click HERE to complete the Application Form Forestry Australia, in partnership with ForestWorks, is proud to launch the Mentoring Pro...

15/05/2025

The Gippsland Forestry Hub warmly congratulates the Hon Julie Collins MP on her reappointment as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

This continuation of leadership is a positive development for the forestry sector, both nationally and within our Gippsland region.

The Gippsland Forestry Hub warmly congratulates the Hon Julie Collins MP on her reappointment as Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This continuation of leadership is a positive development for the forestry sector, both nationally and within our Gippsland region. Minister Collins brin...

06/05/2025

The future of forestry starts here.

Australia’s first post-grad forestry program is underway and it’s changing the game for the next generation of foresters.

Backed by industry, powered by five universities.

Read more here:

Australia’s forestry industry has taken a significant step toward securing its future workforce through the launch of the country’s first Graduate Certificate in Forestry – a collaborative initiative bridging universities, industry, and government. With no undergraduate degree currently offere...

12/03/2025

The Australian Government is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable forestry by partnering with Papua New Guinea (PNG) through the PNG Forestry Twinning Program.

Read about it here👇

The Australian Government is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable forestry by partnering with Papua New Guinea (PNG) through the PNG Forestry Twinning Program. This initiative, backed by development funding, aims to enhance technical assistance, capacity building, and sustainable forest managem...