Episode 41 - Women in Forestry: Professor Tripti Singh

About this episode

Professor Tripti Singh discusses her career in timber durability and wood protection, offering insights and advice for women in the forestry sector.

Episode 41 of WoodChat features Professor Tripti Singh, a globally recognised expert in timber durability and wood protection. With more than 20 years of experience leading collaborative, multi-million dollar research programs, Tripti has played a significant role in advancing how the industry understands timber performance and longevity. In this episode, she shares insights from her career, including her experience building and leading in a traditionally male dominated field. She also offers practical, down-to-earth advice for those coming through the sector. This is the first episode in a series highlighting the contributions of women across forestry and wood products.

People in this episode

Guest: Professor Tripti Singh

Topics covered

• women in forestry
• timber durability
• wood protection
• career advice

Keywords

• forestry
• wood products
• gender diversity
• research

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