FWPA attends ForestTECH

FWPA is pleased to have Kathryn Dullard presenting at ForestTECH next week, sharing insights into our growing portfolio of industry-led research and innovation.

Her presentation highlights the breadth of exciting work underway across the sector, from automation and robotics to wildlife detection, geospatial accuracy, emerging surveillance tools and next-generation education programs.

Current FWPA-supported projects showcased include:

University of Tasmania Proactive surveillance and mitigation of wallaby impacts in softwood plantations
@Lincolnagritech Global automation and robotics technology scan
University of South Australia Real-time sub-metre positioning and data fusion in forestry environments
University of Tasmania IoT-based acoustic detectors for threatened forest fauna

Plus, updates from the ForestLearning program, including the new ForestVR toolkit for schools, and other FWPA-funded projects such as:

These projects reflect FWPA’s commitment to supporting research that delivers practical and operational value for industry, as well as our investment in the next generation of foresters through engagement in the classrooms.

Congratulations to all our research partners. We’re proud to have Kathryn representing this important work on the ForestTECH stage.

Find out more here: ForestTECH 2025 | Innovatek