Support for female forestry business owners
Women in Forestry is a grassroots network of women working in the New Zealand forestry industry. We have a focus on supporting female business owners, who are often under immense pressure running their businesses.
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Why Join Women in Forestry?
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LEARN
Get invited to training and seminars hosted by Women in Forestry and our partners, on soft skills and techincal topics.
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SUPPORT
Access relevant support from our members and business partners including mentoring through our member network.
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CONNECT
Connect with like-minded business owners who are women working in your industry. They understand the challenges you face in your business, as they're facing them as well.
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BE HEARD
Help us help you by letting us advocate on your behalf. Sometimes it's difficult for an individual to speak up, but as a collective voice we have your back.
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CELEBRATE
Celebrate the successes of women in our industry through our e-newsletter, social media and events.
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SHARE
Get to know your peers and learn from each other by sharing on our platforms and at our events.
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When you join Women in Forestry, you'll have access to our great package of membership benefits and programmes including training, workshops, networking, knowledge sharing and advocacy.
"I was nervous coming along but was pleasantly surprised to find a group of like-minded women with similar experiences. Having people that understand this volatile industry with its ups and downs has been great, because I'm often quite isolated in my role"
Past Event Attendee