The Australian
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Welcome to The Australian Master TreeGrower ProgramRowan Reid, National MTG Coordinator, The University of Melbourne |
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The Australian Master TreeGrower (MTG) is an education and extension program about growing and managing trees on farms. The program supports farmers who want to grow and manage trees for both conservation and profit, and the extension agents, scientists, industry members and agency staff who work with them. The Master TreeGrower program is best known for its locally run, 8-day tree growing design and management short courses. Since 1996, more than 75 regional MTG courses have been conducted across Australia involving over 1500 participants and 30 partner organisations. Those who complete the course are recognised by their peers as "Master TreeGrowers". Other activities include: peer group mentor training for farmers and extension agents; regional vegetation management workshops; introductory and refresher courses for farmers; and contributing to field days, conferences, policy development and research. What is Agroforestry, farm forestry and family forestry and can I learn more? Subscribe to Rowan's irregular email newsletter Online Agroforestry discussion group - have your say or ask a question INFORMATION ON THIS SITE: |
Research Links: Both the JVAP and LWA web sites provide access to free technical and research reports. Magazines: The magazine for farmers growing trees for conservation and profit National Private Growers Group & Magazine Log-Grown Shiitake Mushroom Production in Australia MTG courses planned: If you or your group is keen to conduct a program in your region or learn more, read the information about the program provided on this site then contact Rowan Reid.
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Information for tree growers Online access to books, papers, magazines and videos For Students and Professionals |
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Tools for forest measurement and management
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The Australian Master TreeGrower program is supported nationally by the Federal Government's Joint Venture Agroforestry Program and Land & Water Australia In 2000, the program was awarded the $10,000 Australian Eureka Science award for Excellence in Environmental Education. There is now international interest in the program, most notably from the World Agroforestry Centre whose work examines the potential for trees to improve the lives and landscapes of some of the world’s poorest farmers. |