In this episode of WoodChat’s Women in Forestry series, Dr Penelope ‘Pene’ Mitchell shares the career journey that led her to forestry, wood science and sustainability.
Pene reflects on the changing role of women across the sector, the progress she has witnessed and what organisations can do to attract and retain the next generation of women. She also explains what a circular timber economy looks like, explores the opportunities presented by the National Timber Circularity Project and discusses why sustainability must consider the entire lifecycle of timber and wood products.
From challenging common misconceptions to sharing career lessons and some surprising facts about wood, Pene offers an insightful look at the people, research and innovation helping shape a more sustainable future for the industry.
