NZIF: Webinar on the NZIF Future Foresters SIG, and NZIF Council goals for the next term.
To update members about the future of the Future Foresters SIG, and to provide members with a view of what your new Council sees as the priorities for the current 2 year term.
6pm Wednesday 22 June 2022, via Zoom
The purpose of this Webinar is to update members about the future of the Future Foresters SIG, and to provide members with a view of what your new Council sees as the priorities for the current 2 year term, and to provide some recommendations regarding the Crowns Forest Advisors Registration Scheme
This is an opportunity for direct interaction between NZIF members and the Council through the President over what will probably be the most important 2 years in the NZIF history.
Presenters
Adrian Loo is a past graduate of the University of Canterbury having completed a Bachelor of Forestry Science with First Class Honours, a Certificate in Commerce and a Master of Forestry Science degree with distinction. He is a founding member of the Future Foresters and works in Canterbury as part of the Forest Management Ltd team. Adrian was the winner of the Prince of Wales Sustainability Cup in 2020 recognising the achievements of an outstanding young forest professional who is highly engaged in the principles of sustainable forest management. Adrian was co-opted to Council during its last term, and was elected Treasurer for the 2022-2024 term.
Adrian’s presentation will highlight the Future Forester achievements since conception.
Marcella Pitts is a recent graduate from the University of Canterbury School of Forestry. A member of the Future Forester SIG committee, Marcella has recently taken up a Technical Forester position based in Rotorua. Marcella will be part of the team moving the Future Foresters SIG forward.
Marcella’s presentation will outline what the Future Forester SIG plan to achieve over the next 5 years, and how NZIF members can assist.
James Treadwell is deeply entrenched in the forestry sector. He has over 30 years of experience in the NZ forest corporate environment. Dedicated to the business of safe, sustainable, profitable forestry, James is a committed industry professional. He has contributed to the NZIF for over a decade and enters his fourth term as NZIF President. James has developed a unique bird’s eye perspective of all things forestry related. James has worked across all levels of the industry, from the forest floor to the boardroom table and beyond. An astute strategist and manager of people, James has a strong commercial background, and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the NZ forest state. James is a respected, collaborative thought leader for the industry. Passionate about the future of forestry, he capably flags prescient issues with government policy makers, and spearheads change, working to create a better future for forestry in NZ.
James’s presentation will outline what the newly elected NZIF Council will aim to achieve over the next 2 year term and how members can assist with these goals.