June – August 2007 events
From the Winter 2007 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
3-7 June
Australian and New Zealand Institute of Foresters Conference
With a theme of Growing Forest Values, providing the opportunity for foresters to come together to learn about current and future directions of the profession. Held at Coffs Harbour
www.forestry.org.au
5 June
World Environment Day ‘Melting ice – a hot topic’ is the 2007 theme
www.unep.org/wed/2007/english
15-17 June
Sydney Timber and Working with Wood Show
Australia’s largest showcase of products and services for the woodworking and timber industries. Forests NSW will have a display at this event
www.workingwithwood.com.au
14-16 June
Primex Field Days, Casino
One of the premier agricultural field days and the largest commercial exhibition in northern NSW. NSW DPI will have a display at this event.
www.primex.net.au
28 June
Teachers bus trip
An opportunity for educators to learn more about forest management and experience the State forests of the Watagans near Newcastle
Bookings Ph: (02) 9872 0122 or on-line at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/education/schools
1-8 July
Wildlife Awareness Week
Helping to protect native animals through driver education, responsible pet ownership and more
www.wires.org.au
3-4 July
Australian Timber Design Workshops
Focusing on environmental and technical aspects of timber in construction and design at University of NSW
www.atdworkshops.arch.utas.edu.au
8-15 July
NAIDOC Week
Celebrates Indigenous culture and the Indigenous contribution to modern Australia
www.naidoc.org.au
13-14 July
Mudgee Small Farm Field Days
This agricultural, education and rural lifestyle show will feature displays from NSW DPI
www.arec.com.au
27 July
Schools Tree Day
Part of Australia’s biggest community tree planting effort
Planet Ark 1300 885 000
www.planetark.com
29 July
National Tree Day
Part of Australia’s biggest community tree planting effort
Planet Ark 1300 885 000
www.planetark.com
Aug - November
Cumberland State Forest activity program
Fun activities for one and all
Cumberland State Forest Ph: (02) 9871 3377 or 1300 655 687
27 Aug - 2 Sept
Keep Australia Beautiful Week
An environmental spring clean for communities
www.kab.org.au
