Forest Practices for Supervisors 2026

The course is designed for supervisory staff who have demonstrated at least 6 months operational experience working within the Tasmanian forest environment and have a basic understanding of the Forest Practices System. This course is good to upskill staff who have insufficient experience to undertake Forest Practices Officer training at this point. 

DATES

This course will take place over 4 days, with 2 lots of 2-day sessions.

Session 1: 26 - 27 August, 8:30-17:00

Session 2: 9 - 10 September, 8:30-17:00 *You will be automatically enrolled in this session upon registering

Welcome cuppas will be available from 8:00 am.

LOCATION

The morning sessions will be in Meeting Room 3, Tasmanian Government Offices, 171 Westbury Road, Prospect 7250. The afternoon field trips will be in various locations near Launceston.

COURSE DETAILS

Each day will begin inside with presentations from specialists followed by group activities and discussion. There is a field trip each afternoon to apply the morning's learnings. 

Course subjects will include:

• Overview of the forest practices system

• Role of supervisors

• Natural and cultural values

• Section F, the Forest Practices Code

• Roading

• Drainage

• Harvesting and restoration

• Forest operations reports

• Soils and streams

• Plantation and native forest silviculture

FEE

This 4-day course costs $1810 incl GST and booking fee. The cost includes morning and afternoon teas as well as lunch. Accommodation and evening meals are the responsibility of the registrant. 

CANCELATION POLICY

By registering, you are committed to attending all 4 days of this course. The FPA understands that extenuating circumstances arise and, in this event, may issue a full refund up to 1 week prior to the course start date. If you should become unwell or unable to attend the course, please contact Chris.Grove@fpa.tas.gov.au as soon as possible. The FPA strongly discourages course attendance when unwell. Partial refunds may be available on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of FPA staff.