Careers in Forests and Wood | PRIMARY + SECONDARY

Explore the dynamic and diverse world of forestry and wood processing with the Careers in Forests and Wood videos! Get an inside look at three fascinating careers and discover what it takes to make a difference in this exciting industry.

Join Environmental Forester and Ecologist Jack Carter of Australian Bluegum Plantations as he takes you on a journey through the Australian forest, showcasing his work in wildlife surveys, native forest regeneration, and the installation of nesting hollows. Observe how he is working to ensure the sustainability of Australia’s hardwood plantation forests and all the timber products sourced from them.

Meet Forester Courtney Pink of SFM Asset Management, who is dedicated to growing and producing timber while preserving and protecting the environment, including trees, plants, animals, waterways, and Indigenous Australian cultural sites.

Embark on an adventure with Wood Processing Cadet Kayla Martin of AKD Softwoods as she takes on a wide range of exciting work experiences that expose her to nearly every aspect of the business. Learn how she is honing her practical skills and knowledge and laying the foundation for a successful long-term career in wood processing.

These first-hand insights into the lives of professionals in the forestry and wood processing industry will inspire and encourage students to pursue careers in this field. So, sit back, relax and get ready to be transported into the heart of the forest!

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CLICK HERE for the: GROW A CAREER AS A FORESTER resource

Get to know Forester Courtney Pink of SFM Asset Management, who works to grow and produce timber, while sustainably managing and protecting the environment, including trees, plants and animals, waterways, and Indigenous Australian cultural sites.

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CLICK HERE for the: GROW A CAREER AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL FORESTER resource

Experience a day-in-the-life of Environmental Forester and Ecologist Jack Carter of Australian Bluegum Plantations as he carries out wildlife surveys, native forest regeneration, and the building and installing of nesting hollows. This work is conducted with a view to ensuring Australia’s certified as sustainably managed forests, and all the timber products sourced from them, remain amongst the most sustainable in the world.

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CLICK HERE for the: GROW A CAREER AS A WOOD PROCESSING CADET resource

Come journey in 360-degrees to see a day in the life of Wood Processing Cadet Kayla Austen of AKD Softwoods, as she undertakes a wide range of exciting work opportunities that exposes her to nearly every aspect of the wood processing business. Learn how she is using these experiences to refine her practical skills and knowledge and develop her future long-term career in wood processing.