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Plantation planning

Early planning is the path to a plantation that works for you.

Trees come with many economic, productivity and environmental benefits. Before deciding which trees to plant and where, it’s important to establish your desired outcomes.

Growing trees is a long-term project. To make sure your investment pays off, consider how a planting can work for you throughout its lifecycle. Every farm and every farmer is unique, so there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Create a plan based on your individual property, farming operation and goals.

Get advice early to save a lot of work and expense in the long run.

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Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet 12 Introduction to agroforestry

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Case Studies

2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter

Species, sites and planting

Plant the right tree in the right place.

Choosing a tree species for your plantation is about finding a match between a tree and its ideal conditions. It should also align with your goals and farming operations.

Take time to understand the needs of your desired tree species and pair it with a site as close to these conditions as possible. Consider the layout and location of your trees, and make an establishment plan to prepare the site for planting.

Leave enough time to plan your plantation, prepare the site and order stock.

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Fact Sheets

27208 Fact Sheet 14 Tree Configurations Guide 01

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Case Studies

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

On-farm benefits

Trees increase farm productivity and create more sustainable operations.

Trees support whole farm systems to operate more efficiently. They can also boost your farm's profits and protect the health and sustainability of your landscape.

Whether you're looking for shelter, healthy soils, or biodiversity, trees can help. Design your plantings around your farm's needs and operations to maximise results. The boost to productivity from trees can even exceed the value of timber from harvesting.

Plant trees strategically to improve your farm's operations as they grow.

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Fact Sheets

27208 Fact Sheet 10 Biodiversity and Habitat 01

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27208 Fact Sheet 17 Trees and Soil Heath 07

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Case Studies

2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter

3. Shelter improves lucerne yield

Economic benefits and markets

Diversify your income and increase your farm’s natural capital

Diversify your farm's income and increase profitability with trees. Understand the available markets and end-uses for your trees before you plant, as this will guide how you design and management your plantation.

There are many potential markets for farm-grown trees, including wood, carbon and biofuel. Trees can also increase your farm's efficiency and value. There are many opportunities to generate income throughout a tree's life. So you don't need to wait until harvest time for your plantation to pay off financially.

Understand your market options and manage your plantation to maximise income from trees.

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Fact Sheets

27208 Fact Sheet 15 Economic Benefits 01

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27208 Fact Sheet 8 Bioenergy and Forestry 01

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Fact Sheet 16: Generating Income Through Carbon

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Case Studies

4. Agroforestry improves enterprise income

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

Indigenous land management

Indigenous land management is part of Caring for Country

palawa people (Aboriginal Tasmanians) have a deep connection to the lands of lutruwita/Tasmania, which has been ongoing for over 40,000 years.

Indigenous land management reflects this connection and the strong understanding Aboriginal Tasmanians have of Country. Indigenous land management practices are diverse and varied, reflecting both traditional knowledge and contemporary contexts, while centring the health and resilience of land.

Engage with Indigenous land management and support Caring for Country.

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Fact Sheets

27208 Fact Sheet 9 Indigenous Land Management 01

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Fact Sheet 12 Introduction to agroforestry

2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter

27208 Fact Sheet 14 Tree Configurations Guide 01

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

Fact Sheet 2 - Getting ready to harvest

27208 Fact Sheet 11 Farm Emissions and Trees 01

27208 Fact Sheet 10 Biodiversity and Habitat 01

27208 Fact Sheet 17 Trees and Soil Heath 07

2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter

3. Shelter improves lucerne yield

27208 Fact Sheet 15 Economic Benefits 01

27208 Fact Sheet 8 Bioenergy and Forestry 01

Fact Sheet 16: Generating Income Through Carbon

4. Agroforestry improves enterprise income

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

27208 Fact Sheet 8 Bioenergy and Forestry 01

27208 Fact Sheet 10 Biodiversity and Habitat 01

Fact Sheet 1 - Commercial management of private native forests

7. Fulham: Using trees for shelter to create economic returns

9. Gunningham Farms: Planting trees to increase shelter, biodiversity and aesthetics

27208 Fact Sheet 9 Indigenous Land Management 01

8. The Back Run: Replacing nitens with pines for timber, carbon economic value

27208 Fact Sheet 13 The Law 01