Glen Arm Trees Field Trip 2026

Following last years’ field trip success, we are going back to Glen Arm Trees!

We will be visiting Tim Richards in Romsey in the Macedon Ranges, to learn about growing furniture grade timber. During the trip, Tim will show us through the stages of growing timber for furniture, managing an agroforestry plantation and we will also get the chance to mill timber from a log (weather permitting of course).

Glen Arm Trees began planting in 1999 as four young agroforesters embarked on the long term venture of growing furniture grade Australian hardwood on central VIC farmland. Selective felling, milling and drying of our lumber began on site in 2022, and they are now producing premium timbers to supply custom furniture makers and select building projects.

This trip is for those members who want to:
– Educate themselves regarding how trees are grown for furniture, from seed through to timber
– Learn about selecting logs for furniture timber
– Be able to discuss timber sourcing and sustainability with clients
– Learn more about agroforestry

Meeting Details:
Date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Location: Glen Arm Angus, 426 Kerrie Rd, Romsey VIC 3434. Map

Time: 10am in Romsey until 4pm. (expect 1h-1h15min drive)

Available places: 20 – Note this is field trip is open to members only
(Not a member? Not a problem, you can sign up here)

If you would like to secure a place, please register as soon as possible.

If you are interested in carpooling to Glen Arm Trees (either driving or being driven) please email coordinator@vwa.org.au 

We will have a couple of spots available in a car, leaving at 9am from our Wood Design Centre at 5 Tyrone Street, North Melbourne.

Places are limited so get in quick if you’re keen.

To get a preview of the trip, you can read about our 2025 trip here