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INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION

Standing With Workers Across Forestry & Nurseries

AFADWU represents workers across forestry, plantations, nurseries and related operations that support the production and management of trees, plants and other natural resources.

Forestry & Nurseries

Protecting Forestry & Nursery Workers

Forestry and nursery operations depend on skilled workers performing demanding and often physically intensive work. AFADWU works to ensure that workers in these industries have a collective voice, fair working conditions and meaningful workplace representation.

Areas We Represent

Workers Across the Sector

Forestry Operations

Workers involved in commercial forestry, forest management, harvesting and related field operations.

Plantations

Workers involved in the establishment, maintenance, cultivation and harvesting of commercial plantations.

Tree & Plant Nurseries

Workers involved in the propagation, cultivation and preparation of trees, plants and seedlings.

Nursery Production

Workers involved in producing seedlings, planting material and other nursery products for agricultural and forestry use.

Forest Maintenance

Workers involved in planting, clearing, maintenance and other activities required to manage forestry operations.

Related Agricultural Activities

Workers performing supporting activities connected to forestry, nursery and related agricultural production.

THE FORESTRY & NURSERIES VALUE CHAIN

Supporting Workers Across the Forestry Value Chain

Forestry and nursery production involves workers at every stage, from growing and maintaining plants to harvesting and supporting the wider forestry economy.

01 Propagation
02 Planting
03 Cultivation
04 Maintenance
05 Harvesting
Our Focus

Representation That Makes a Difference

AFADWU works to protect workers' rights and strengthen their collective voice in the workplace.

Fair wages and employment conditions
Occupational health and safety
Protection of workers’ rights
Collective bargaining and representation
Skills development and worker empowerment
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Stronger Workers. Stronger Representation.

If you work in forestry & nurseries, AFADWU is here to represent your interests.

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