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title: Knowledge Hub
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author: Private Forests Tasmania
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## Welcome to Private Forests Tasmania’s Knowledge Hub

This project is supported by the TAS Farm Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Browse the map and select a topic to discover how you can grow healthy, productive trees on your farm.

**Your tree growing journey starts here.**

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:20%; top:20%;"> Stage 1 

 

  Plantation planning

  Species, sites and planting

 

 

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 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:60%; top:30%;"> Stage 2 

 

  Managing trees

  Harvesting and selling wood

 

 

 </a> 

 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:46%; top:53%;"> Stage 3 

 

  Carbon benefits

  On-farm benefits

  Economic benefits and markets

 

 

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 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:65%; top:75%;"> Stage 4 

 

  Native regrowth forests

  Indigenous land management

 

 

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 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:30%; top:80%;"> Stage 5 

 

  The law

 

 

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   Plantation planning  

   Species, sites and planting  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>If you have an unused or unproductive piece of land on your farm, trees could be an excellent choice. Selecting a site is part of planning your plantation.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Vacant land" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>There are many options for tree configurations on farms. Different tree layouts bring different benefits to you and your farm.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Tree configurations" type="button"> 

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   Managing trees  

   Harvesting and selling wood  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Tasmanian farms can play a big role in supporting Australia’s timber supply. It can also help to support farm operations and profits.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Wood products" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Protect your plantation from wild mammals, introduced animals and livestock, which can all cause damage to growing trees.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Browsing" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Managing your plantation in a timely way supports tree growth and creates higher value wood products.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Pruning and thinning" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Before planting, it's important to develop and carry out a weed control strategy to protect your investment.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Weeds" type="button"> 

</a> 

 

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   Carbon benefits  

   On-farm benefits  

   Economic benefits and markets  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>There are many potential markets for farm-grown trees, including wood, carbon and biofuel. Trees can also increase your farm's efficiency and value.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Plantations" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Infill planting is where grasses, herbs, shrubs and small trees are planted in a forested area. This provides habitat for wildlife and increases biodiversity.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Infill planting" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Shelterbelts are rows of trees that are typically placed around paddocks. They create shelter for stock and crops to improve productivity.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Shelterbelt" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Riparian vegetation is located at the edge of waterways (e.g., stream or rivers) and is made up of trees, shrubs, herbes, sedges, rushes and grasses.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Riparian plantings" type="button"> 

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   Native regrowth forests  

   Indigenous land management  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Tasmania has vast native forest cover, much of which is on private land. Native regrowth forests can be actively managed for multiple benefits.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Native forest regrowth management" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Cultural burning is burning led or undertaken by Aboriginal individuals and organisations, applying cultural knowledge and techniques to improve the health of, and connections to, Country&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Cultural burning" type="button"> 

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   The law  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Forest Practices Officers visit farms to support farmers prepare and certify Forest Practices Plans, which are needed before any forestry practice takes place.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Forest Practices Officer" type="button"> 

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   ## About Tree Alliance

The new chapter of Tree Alliance is a people-driven community of Tasmanian farmers and landowners who agree that managing trees on farms is a win-win for the environment, society and sustainability.  Private Forests Tasmania facilitates the Tree Alliance.

The Tree Alliance focuses on value for Tasmanian farmers and landowners who manage trees, and has a people focus through sharing stories about the benefits of managing trees on farms and facilitating opportunities for like-minded people to build connections.

Tree Alliance membership is free and available to all Tasmanian farmers and landowners managing trees (native forest, plantations, shelterbelts, woodlots, environmental plantings and more) on properties greater than five hectares in size.

 [About Tree Alliance](https://pft.tas.gov.au/tree-alliance) 

 

 

 

 

 ![5 Gilbert Taylor and family 2026](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Tree-Alliance/_1500xAUTO_scale_center-center_80_none/152357/5.-Gilbert-Taylor-and-family-2026.webp) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

## Latest news

 

 

 

 

 

  [  ![Small-scale forestry delivers big returns for Wilmot farmer](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/News/2026/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/153911/DSCF2115.webp) 

 #### News

### Small-scale forestry delivers big returns for Wilmot farmer

  04 November 2026

 Farmer and long-time tree grower Roger Poltock from north west Tasmania has demonstrated how integrating trees into a farming enterprise can deliver environmental benefits, improve livestock welfare and generate strong financial returns.

   ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/small-scale-forestry-delivers-big-returns-for-wilmot-farmer) 

  [  ![Forest practices supervisors continue their learning in latest Forest Practices Authority training course](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/153682/Image-9.webp) 

 #### News

### Forest practices supervisors continue their learning in latest Forest Practices Authority training course

  22 September 2026

 The Forest Practices for Supervisors Course continues to play an important role in building capability across Tasmania's forestry sector and supporting the delivery of safe, sustainable and well-managed forest operations.

   ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/forest-practices-supervisors-continue-their-learning-in-latest-forest-practices-authority-training-course) 

  [  ![Preparing for the upcoming bushfire season](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/News/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/24737/Bushfire2019_lscape_IMG_4677_reduced.webp) 

 #### News

### Preparing for the upcoming bushfire season

  22 September 2026

 As Tasmania moves towards the 2026-27 fire season, preparation and cooperation remain critical to protecting communities, forest assets and the wider landscape.

   ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/preparing-for-the-upcoming-bushfire-season) 

  [  ![Managing native regrowth forests and plantations at Port Arthur](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/News/2026/_600x300_crop_center-center_70_none/153466/IMG_1124.webp) 

 #### News

### Managing native regrowth forests and plantations at Port Arthur

  15 September 2026

 Malcolm Larner manages Semaphore Farm, a 161-hectare property at Port Arthur, southern Tasmania.  Proudly following his parents’ footsteps, Malcolm has been managing both native regrowth forests and plantations since the early 2000s.

   ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/managing-native-regrowth-forests-and-plantations-at-port-arthur) 

 

 

 

 

  <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:20%; top:20%;"> Stage 1 

 

  Plantation planning

  Species, sites and planting

 

 

 </a> 

 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:60%; top:30%;"> Stage 2 

 

  Managing trees

  Harvesting and selling wood

 

 

 </a> 

 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:46%; top:53%;"> Stage 3 

 

  Carbon benefits

  On-farm benefits

  Economic benefits and markets

 

 

 </a> 

 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:65%; top:75%;"> Stage 4 

 

  Native regrowth forests

  Indigenous land management

 

 

 </a> 

 <a class="item__link stage-container d-inline-block position-absolute text-decoration-none" style="left:30%; top:80%;"> Stage 5 

 

  The law

 

 

 </a> 

 

 

 

 

   Plantation planning  

   Species, sites and planting  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>If you have an unused or unproductive piece of land on your farm, trees could be an excellent choice. Selecting a site is part of planning your plantation.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Vacant land" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>There are many options for tree configurations on farms. Different tree layouts bring different benefits to you and your farm.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Tree configurations" type="button"> 

</a> 

 

  Back  
to  
main  
map   

 

   Managing trees  

   Harvesting and selling wood  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Tasmanian farms can play a big role in supporting Australia’s timber supply. It can also help to support farm operations and profits.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Wood products" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Protect your plantation from wild mammals, introduced animals and livestock, which can all cause damage to growing trees.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Browsing" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Managing your plantation in a timely way supports tree growth and creates higher value wood products.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Pruning and thinning" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Before planting, it's important to develop and carry out a weed control strategy to protect your investment.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Weeds" type="button"> 

</a> 

 

  Back  
to  
main  
map   

 

   Carbon benefits  

   On-farm benefits  

   Economic benefits and markets  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>There are many potential markets for farm-grown trees, including wood, carbon and biofuel. Trees can also increase your farm's efficiency and value.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Plantations" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Infill planting is where grasses, herbs, shrubs and small trees are planted in a forested area. This provides habitat for wildlife and increases biodiversity.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Infill planting" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Shelterbelts are rows of trees that are typically placed around paddocks. They create shelter for stock and crops to improve productivity.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Shelterbelt" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Riparian vegetation is located at the edge of waterways (e.g., stream or rivers) and is made up of trees, shrubs, herbes, sedges, rushes and grasses.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Riparian plantings" type="button"> 

</a> 

 

  Back  
to  
main  
map   

 

   Native regrowth forests  

   Indigenous land management  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Tasmania has vast native forest cover, much of which is on private land. Native regrowth forests can be actively managed for multiple benefits.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Native forest regrowth management" type="button"> 

</a> 

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Cultural burning is burning led or undertaken by Aboriginal individuals and organisations, applying cultural knowledge and techniques to improve the health of, and connections to, Country&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Cultural burning" type="button"> 

</a> 

 

  Back  
to  
main  
map   

 

   The law  

 <a class="position-relative oh__inner popover" data-bs-content="&lt;p>Forest Practices Officers visit farms to support farmers prepare and certify Forest Practices Plans, which are needed before any forestry practice takes place.&lt;/p>" data-bs-html="true" data-bs-placement="top" data-bs-toggle="popover" data-bs-trigger="focus" tabindex="0" title="Forest Practices Officer" type="button"> 

</a> 

 

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