The Australian Forestry and Contractors Association will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on November 16 in Albury, NSW. Source: Timberbiz
This year’s AGM will be followed by an engaging AFCA Members luncheon and conference, focusing on the future of forestry and the role of technology in shaping the industry.
The event promises to be a remarkable opportunity for forestry professionals, industry leaders, and enthusiasts to come together and explore the potential that lies ahead. With a line-up of esteemed guest speakers, AFCA is aiming to foster insightful discussions on various topics relevant to the industry’s future landscape.
The guest speakers will delve into a wide range of subjects, including the future of forestry, emerging skills and training requirements, the sustainable management of residue, advancements in battery technologies, the potential of hydrogen as an energy source, and much more. This comprehensive agenda ensures that attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments shaping the forestry sector.
Speakers include:
- Joel Fitzgibbon – Chair of AFPA
- Tim Woods, Industry Edge – Forestry for a changing housing market
- Jonathan Crellin, Paccar – Future fuels update
- Paul Mahoney, Dept of Conservation NZ – The history & future of forestry
- Jillian Aylett-Brown, Mechlog – Skills for the future – Seed Program
- Adan Taylor, GMT Logging – Roadside processing of residues from whole tree harvesting in Queensland forest operations
- Industry panel – Future of Native Forestry
- Industry panel – The future of Finance, Super & Insurance
The event cost is $255 for AFCA members or $295 for industry guests, with the ticket including all meals, wine, beer, cider and soft drinks.
Any queries regarding this event please contact either Terese Minall at [email protected] or Tim Lester at [email protected]
