This month, Professor Tripti Singh, Director of the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life (NCTDDL) was invited to present and connect with participants of the Gottstein Trust Understanding Forest Science Course 2025.
She presented on "Durable Timber – Nature Plus Nurture," sharing insights on how both nature and nurture can work together to enhance timber durability and support a sustainable circular economy.
A highlight for participants was the visit to Parliament House. Tripti said, "Seeing the extensive use of timber throughout the building was inspiring, and observing 100-year-old recycled timber still performing beautifully in outdoor applications was truly satisfying."
Congratulations to the Gottstein Trust team for delivering such a well-organised and engaging event!
The Joseph William Gottstein Memorial Trust Fund is known as the Gottstein Trust. This unique national educational trust exists to support the advancement of the forestry products industry. It provides opportunities for people to expand their knowledge and networks. The Gottstein grants available to individuals are the Gottstein Fellowships (most entail an overseas study tour), Scholarships and Skill Development grants. The Trust also runs short courses and field trips each year, which hundreds of people have attended.
