Professor Peter Kanowski ‘What’s the future for forests?’

A range of pressures and changes are impacting on forests globally and nationally. Peter will review recent work that considers what these might mean for forests.

Biography

Peter Kanowski is Professor of Forestry at the Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University. This talk is informed by recent work with The Forests Dialogue and NSW Natural Resources Commission, and by teaching and supervision at ANU and the University of Freiburg. Peter has degrees in Forestry from ANU and Oxford University, and has been a member of national State of Environment and Bushfire Inquiry panels.

Lunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November in the Gardens’ Theatrette. Talks last for 1 hour. Admission is by gold coins donation. The Friends use the ‘gold’ coins donations received at each activity to support Gardens’ programs and development and thank all those who have donated. Please note: unless otherwise indicated, talks are in the ANBG Theatrette.

The talks are in line with COVID-19 guidelines which can change rapidly.

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