Executive Director of ‪@VNPATV‬ since 2007, Matt Ruchel has an extensive background in environmental policy. He has worked in non-government environmental policy areas in the state, national and international arena for more than 30 years, holding senior positions in leading international and national conservation organisations and local government.

Produced by the Royal Society of Victoria for "The Future of Victoria's Native Forests: A Public Symposium" with the support of the Alluvium Foundation. The symposium was delivered in partnership with the Alluvium Foundation, Friends of the Earth Melbourne and the Victorian National Parks Association.