The Australian
Master TreeGrower Program
Supported by the RDC's Joint Venture Agroforestry
Program & Land and Water Australia
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The Australian
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NEWS After more than 20 years at the University of Melbourne Rowan Reid and the MTG are leaving. The MTG program will be taken over by MTG Inc., a not-for-profit community group, and Rowan will continue in his role as national coordinator and work to support tree growing on farms for conservation and profit. He may still be teaching the Farm Trees and Agroforestry subject if there is sufficient interest in the 2 week course (be sure to contact the uni if you are hoping to do the subject in 2010: LINK). Rowan has now set up his own web site: www.agroforestry.net.au
The Australian Master TreeGrower (MTG) is an education and extension program about growing and managing trees on farms.
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
INFORMATION ON THIS SITE: |
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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 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.
Other Useful links :
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About the Australian Master TreeGrower Course Short courses for farmers
The MTG approach
How to run a Master TreeGrower Program
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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 The MTG Diameter Tape Computer based tools for measurement and monitoring forest values |
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Links to other web sites that provide information for tree growers |
Contact the Master TreeGrower Program Department of Forest and Ecosystem Science. The University of Melbourne. 3010. Victoria. Australia Rowan Reid 0409609939 (03) 92506885 |
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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.
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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.
