Australia and New Zealand Institute of Forestry Conference

Welcome

Welcome to ANZIF 2011 and welcome to Auckland City. In both respects we are proud to look forward to hosting you.

ANZIF 2011 “Pacific Forestry – Growing a Forestry Future” is a conference targeting forestry policy makers, managers and practitioners from the South Pacific region. Foresters from this part of the world have been challenged to lead a step change in the professionalism of forestry and forestry practice in the South Pacific as an example for the rest of the world. Issues such as illegal logging and climate change will be on the agenda, but 2011 is also the UN International Year of the Forest and a strong focus on social, cultural and economic expectations of forests in this region can be expected.

Auckland itself has long been regarded as home to the world’s largest population of Pacific peoples; more than 1.4 million live within a short distance of its two large harbours.

The city provides a host of recreational opportunities and landscapes that lead to it regularly being ranked in the world’s top 10 cities, while for those looking to shop or just relax you will find just the spot here.

Our conference will base you close to it all, but will also provide a broader glimpse of the country with field trips that will take you well beyond the city. Let us be your host in May 2011!