ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The Young Professional Forester Exchange Programme is an international knowledge exchange initiative that recognises and supports early-career professionals in forestry or natural resource management. The programme selects two awardees to participate in a three-month paid international work placement between March and May. During the placement, participants gain interdisciplinary experience in areas such as forest planning, conservation, silviculture, and urban forestry, while contributing to host organisations across partner countries. Recipients receive a NZ$6,000 bursary and are responsible for covering their own travel and living costs. The programme fosters leadership, professional growth, and international collaboration for NZIF's young members.
2025 RECIPIENTS AND THEIR EXPERIENCE
The two receipients of the 2025 exchange were Phoebe Milne and Tor Drummond.
Phoebe Milne went to Ontario, Canada and Tor Drummond went to North Wales.
Read all about their experience gained from this programme.
