• Dr Paul Dargusch (UQ)
• Dr Bob Congdon (JCU)

• Dr Victor Asio (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Henry Goltiano (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Eduardo Mangaoang (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Yolanda Mangaoang (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Lilian Nunez (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Arturo Pasa (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Dennis Peque (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Anatolio Polinar (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Lemuel Preciados (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Arsenio Ramos (Visayas State University, College of Agriculture and Food Science)
• Dr Eugene Bautista (Philippines - Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
• Emma Germano (Philippines - Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
• Danny Lendio (Philippines - Department of Environment and Natural Resources)
• Bonifacio Polinar (Philippines - Department of Environment and Natural Resources)

The problems our group are exploring are varied and complex. In order for us to find solutions it is essential for us to partner with a range of forestry organisations, societies, community groups, academic and government groups. We have the brightest minds working together to help improve the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities and help them generate food and cash.

The impact for the Tropical Forests and People Research Centre may be largely attributed to long-term partnerships and networks with leading international researchers, policy makers and NGOs across a number of regions, in particular Asia-Pacific and Australia.

The Centre engages in partnerships where both or multiple partners are treated equally and valued for the strengths, knowledge and experiences they bring to the collaborative project/s. It is through these long-term and beneficial partnerships that the true impact of our work can be seen and grown from.

Partners

• Harvard University
• Yale University
• The Nature Conservancy
• University of Massachusettes
• World Resources Institute
• Sao Paulo University
• Institute of Foresters of Australia
• NASA
• University of Jambi
• Riau and Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation
• Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)
• Hancock Forest Management Group
• Visayas State University (Philippines)
• The PNG Forest Authority
• The University of Papua New Guinea
• South Pacific Commission
• Wet Tropics Management Authority
• The University of Natural Resources and Environment (PNG)
• MyPathways
• Green Coast Resources
• Northern Territory Government
• Department of Australian Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Pacific Island Projects
• Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
• HQPlantations Pty Ltd
• Private Forestry Services Queensland
• Southern Cross University
• Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS)
• University of Saskatchewan
• People and Reforestation in the Tropics: a Network for Education Research Synthesis (PARTNERS)
• University of Queensland
• Queensland University of Technology
• University of Connecticut
• Australian National University
• South Dakota State University
• Institute Pertanian, Bogor (IPB, Forestry Faculty)
• Global Green Growth Institute
• Sabah Forestry Department and The Nature Conservancy
• Asia-Pacific Network For Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation
• The Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources
• The PNG Forest Research Institute
• Goroka Forest Office (PNG)
• Conservation International
• The World Agroforestry Centre
• CSIRO
• Wik Timber
• Rio Tinto
• Gumatj Corporation Gulkula Mining
• The University of Western Australia
• Vanuatu Department of Forests
• Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
• Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service
• New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
• James Cook University