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Forestry in a nature-positive economy: Meet the panel, Associate Professor David Lee
18 SepAt the upcoming UniSC Forest Research Institute public lecture — Forestry in a Nature-Positive Economy — Associate Professor David Lee joins the panel to bring a future-focused perspective from forest genetics and plantation innovation.
Forestry in a nature-positive economy: Meet the panel, Dr Alexandra Catling
18 SepFresh voices matter! At the upcoming UniSC Forest Research Institute public lecture — Forestry in a Nature-Positive Economy — Dr Alexandra "Alex" Catling steps into that spotlight as an early-career researcher in the Tropical Forests and People team, bringing her deep experience in field ecology, plant interactions and the effects of environmental change
Forestry in a nature-positive economy: Meet the panel, Professor John Herbohn
18 SepAt the upcoming UniSC Forest Research Institute Public Lecture — Forestry in a Nature-Positive Economy — Professor John Herbohn will bring his 20-plus years of hands-on forestry experience to the stage as part of the expert panel, speaking from his perspective in working across tropical smallholder and community forestry
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Forestry in a nature-positive economy: Meet the panel, Steve Walker
18 SepAt UniSC’s Forest Research Institute Public Lecture on October 15 — Forestry in a Nature-Positive Economy — thought leaders will come together to explore how investing in nature can be more than just an ethical choice: it can be smart business.
Turning data into insights to cut costs and boost quality
17 SepThe timber industry generates mountains of data every day.
Connecting with participants of the Gottstein Trust 'Understanding Forest Science Course' 2025
17 SepThis month, Professor Tripti Singh, Director of the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life (NCTDDL) was invited to present and connect with participants of the Gottstein Trust Understanding Forest Science Course 2025.
Research Showcase 2025 a success for the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
17 SepCongratulations to our incredible team at the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life, led by Professor Tripti Singh, on a successful Research Showcase on 22 July 2025.
Globally-recognised forest sector leader, Dr Lyndall Bull, announced as keynote speaker for FRI Research Showcase
1 SepWe’re thrilled to announce Dr Lyndall Bull as the keynote speaker for the Forest Research Institute’s Research Showcase 2025.
AFWI Centre for Sustainable Futures Lead-in Projects Approved for Funding
23 JulTwo of our AFWI Centre for Sustainable Futures initial lead-in projects have been signed off by the AFWI Research Advisory Committee and Board, with the following projects approved for funding
Wildfire prediction based on plant functional traits may save the world from burning
10 AprWildfires are escalating in intensity and frequency around the world, from the blistering heat of Australia’s Black Summer to the smouldering landscapes of California and the Mediterranean.
Legacy lives on in successful project for PNG farmers and small landholders
6 Feb💚 It's a bittersweet visit for our team this week, who have kicked off the new year on the ground in Papua New Guinea, reviewing Dr Tony Page's impactful Teak and Sandalwood project with the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), and working closely with local partners on a strategy for its successful conclusion for farmers and small landholders
Researcher paving the way for more effective, real-world conservation strategies
4 FebMeet Rodrigo Minici de Oliveira, PhD candidate, whose research is paving the way for more effective, real-world conservation strategies.
Two impactful papers published by PhD student, Tomiwa Oluwajuwon
3 FebCongratulations to our PhD student, Tomiwa Oluwajuwon, on the recent publication of two impactful papers! We're incredibly proud of the contributions Tomiwa's research is making to the fields of forest science and agroforestry