Forestry Corporation is delighted to have one of its foresters selected in an international exchange program.

Silviculture Supervisor Prue Crundall, who is based at Tumut, will undertake a three-month paid international work placement hosted by the Duchy of Cornwall in the United Kingdom.

“I am really looking forward to working in completely different forest types to expand my knowledge and expertise in forestry,” Prue said.

“Here in Tumut, I have worked in pine forests for two years now and learnt a lot in that time while over in the UK I believe I will be working predominantly in oak forests.

“I’ll be particularly interested to find out about England’s approach to pest and weed management given I have been involved in the ground and aerial spraying programs in the state forest pine plantations,” she said.

The exchange program is a joint collaboration between Forestry Australia, the Insitute of Chartered Foresters in United Kingdom, the New Zealand Institute of Forestry and the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada.

“The pilot exchange program offers a unique opportunity for emerging leaders in forestry and forest management to participate in a three-month paid international work placement,” Forestry Australia CEO Jacquie Martin.

“It allows participants to build global networks, exchange knowledge and gain hands on experience.”

While Prue is working in the UK, Forestry Corporation will host English forester Alex Donaldson, who works as a Regeneration Programme Manager with Zulu Ecosystems.

Alex said joining Australia’s international forestry sector is an unmissable opportunity.

“I’m eager to exchange insights from the UK and immerse myself in Australia’s unique industry,” Alex said.

To find out more about Forestry Corporation visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au