--- title: Case studies date: 2022-10-26T16:05:00+11:00 author: Private Forests Tasmania canonical_url: "https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies" section: Site Content --- 1. [Private Forests Tasmania](/) 2. [Resources](https://pft.tas.gov.au/resources) 3. Case studies # Case studies Summarised Farm Forestry project findings ## Research projects on farms across Tasmania help us understand the benefits of trees. Browse the case studies to learn how trees are helping Tasmanian farmers. [ ![1. Strategic tree planting to restore eroded gullies and improve farm productivity](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Willowbend/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Willowbend-case-study-1.jpg) #### Case study ### 1. Strategic tree planting to restore eroded gullies and improve farm productivity 15 October 2020 Willowbend, Cygnet, Huon Valley - Chris and Guiliana White planted trees to improve farm productivity, water quality and biodiversity as well as produce timber. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/willowbend-strategic-tree-planting-to-restore-eroded-gullies-and-improve-farm-productivity) [ ![2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Bowsden/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Bowsden-property-1.jpg) #### Case study ### 2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter 19 January 2023 Bowsden, Jericho, Southern Midlands - The Burbury family recognised the benefits of trees to their farming enterprise many years ago establishing shelterbelts for lambing ewes and freshly shorn sheep. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/bowsden-jericho-southern-midlands) [ ![3. Shelter improves lucerne yield](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Woorak/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/66982/Woorak-Daniel-Fish-IMG_6969.jpg) #### Case study ### 3. Shelter improves lucerne yield 05 September 2023 Woorak, Epping Forest, Northern Midlands - Lucerne hay yields were estimated to have increased by up to 300% due to reduced wind speeds in the lee of the pine shelter belt. This equates to over $1,000 of additional benefit across the sheltered area… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/3-woorak) [ ![4. Agroforestry improves enterprise income](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Formosa-improve-income/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/stockyards_shelter_Formosa.jpg) #### Case study ### 4. Agroforestry improves enterprise income 05 September 2023 Formosa, Cressy - When timber and non-timber values are accounted for, carefully integrating trees into agricultural landscapes can be a profitable and attractive option with strongly competitive internal rates of return. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/4-agroforestry-improves-enterprise-income) [ ![5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Formosa-increased-pasture-production/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Formosa-5.jpg) #### Case study ### 5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30% 05 September 2023 Formosa, Cressy - Pasture production in Spring 2017 was on average 30% higher in the sheltered half of a paddock compared to the unsheltered half. A Pinus Radiata shelterbelt occupied approximately 1ha of the paddock (4%) but induced a 15% increase… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/5-shelter-increased-pasture-production-by-30) [ ![6. Trees reduce paddock water loss (evaporation)](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Formosa-increased-pasture-production/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/68931/Agroforestry-Program-formosa-066.jpg) #### Case study ### 6. Trees reduce paddock water loss (evaporation) 05 September 2023 Formosa, Cressy - The establishment of trees can bring multiple benefits including a reduction in windspeed across the paddock which translates to reduced potential evapotranspiration. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/6-trees-reduce-paddock-water-loss-evaporation) [ ![7. Fulham: Using trees for shelter to create economic returns](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Fulham/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/69777/DJI_0690.jpg) #### Case study ### 7. Fulham: Using trees for shelter to create economic returns 14 September 2023 Fulham, Dunalley - Fulham is one of seven successful Integrated Farm Forestry Demonstration Sites receiving grant funding to develop landscape scale best practice forestry plantings establishing over 20.2ha of commercial shelterbelts along… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/7-fulham-integrated-farm-forestry-demonstration-site) [ ![8. The Back Run: Replacing nitens with pines for timber, carbon economic value](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Back-Run/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/BackRun_25.jpg) #### Case study ### 8. The Back Run: Replacing nitens with pines for timber, carbon economic value 14 September 2023 The Back Run is one of the seven successful Round 1 Integrated Farm Forestry Demonstration Sites receiving grant funding to develop landscape scale best practice forestry plantings on their properties at Westerway and Ellendale. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/the-back-run-ellendale-central-highlands) [ ![9. Gunningham Farms: Planting trees to increase shelter, biodiversity and aesthetics](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Gunningham/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Gunningham_5452.jpg) #### Case study ### 9. Gunningham Farms: Planting trees to increase shelter, biodiversity and aesthetics 18 September 2023 Gunningham Farms, Montumana, Circular Head - The Gunningham's are fifth generation dairy farmers producing organic milk and pasture raised, free-range eggs. The Gunningham's have strategically planted 17 hectares of P. radiata and 15 hectares of E.… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/9-gunningham-farms-integrated-farm-forestry-demonstration-site) [ ![10. Milford: Bringing back biodiversity with native shelterbelt plantings](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Gunningham/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Gunningham_5452.jpg) #### Case study ### 10. Milford: Bringing back biodiversity with native shelterbelt plantings 18 September 2023 Planting a combination of native trees and shrubs for biodiversity and shelter in the northern midlands since 2016. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/10-milford-bringing-back-biodiversity-with-native-shelterbelt-plantings) [ ![11. Lewisham: Creating habitat for invertebrates, birds through native species infill planting](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Lewisham/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/IMG_2451.jpg) #### Case study ### 11. Lewisham: Creating habitat for invertebrates, birds through native species infill planting 18 September 2023 Bringing back native insects, spiders and birds through dense revegetation in the northern midlands. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/11-lewisham-creating-habitat-for-invertebrates-and-birds-through-native-species-infill-planting) [ ![12. Ratharney: Supporting biodiversity, connectivity through riparian revegetation and shelterbelts](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Ratharney/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/IMG_1239.jpg) #### Case study ### 12. Ratharney: Supporting biodiversity, connectivity through riparian revegetation and shelterbelts 18 September 2023 A regenerative approach to agriculture is embraced at Ratharney, with a focus on restoring soil health and enhancing biodiversity in the northern midlands through native plantations. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/12-ratharney-supporting-biodiversity-and-connectivity-through-riparian-revegetation-and-shelterbelts) [ ![13. Beaufront: Enhancing productivity with native shelterbelts and riparian plantings](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Beaufront/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/126768/IMG20230906152454.jpg) #### Case study ### 13. Beaufront: Enhancing productivity with native shelterbelts and riparian plantings 13 May 2024 Balancing production with conservation and biodiversity in the northern midlands. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/13-beaufront-enhancing-productivity-with-native-shelterbelts-and-riparian-plantings) [ ![14. Kenilworth: Tackling the challenges of tree planting](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Kenilworth.jpg) #### Case study ### 14. Kenilworth: Tackling the challenges of tree planting 10 July 2025 Northern Midlands farmer David Taylor is investing in the long-term sustainability of his property, Kenilworth, through a combination of water infrastructure and strategic tree planting. While improved water access is set to boost on-farm… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/14-kenilworth-integrated-farm-forestry-demonstration-site) [ ![15. Chester: Utilising non-commercial rough sandy banks with trees for livestock shelter](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Chester.jpg) #### Case study ### 15. Chester: Utilising non-commercial rough sandy banks with trees for livestock shelter 15 July 2025 Chester, Westwood, is one of seven successful Integrated Farm Forestry Demonstration Sites receiving funding to plant 70,116 Pinus radiata seedlings across 49.6 hectares of a former Eucalyptus nitens plantation. The Archer’s have been planting… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/15-chester-integrated-farm-forestry-demonstration-site) [ ![16. Winton Estate: Mitigating strong winds impact to provide shelter for crops, livestock](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/Winton_2081.jpg) #### Case study ### 16. Winton Estate: Mitigating strong winds impact to provide shelter for crops, livestock 16 July 2025 John Taylor is the latest custodian of Winton Estate, a mixed cropping and merino family farming enterprise in the central Midlands. It is one of seven successful recipients of Round 1 Integrated Farm Forestry Demonstration Site funding — supporting… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/16) [ ![17. Logan: Higher lambing survival rates from paddocks protected by trees](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Case-Studies/Logan/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/CDG4084.jpg) #### Case study ### 17. Logan: Higher lambing survival rates from paddocks protected by trees 17 July 2025 Logan was previously owned and managed by the Peltzer family - from 1950 until early 2026. The Peltzer's' established shelterbelts over their 70 years of managing the land, including demonstration site plantings with PFT. In 2026 the property was… ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies/17-logan) ## Learn more Read articles from farmers and forestry experts to get the latest insights about trees on farms. [ Case studies ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies)