--- title: Resources date: 2022-10-26T14:22:00+11:00 author: Private Forests Tasmania canonical_url: "https://pft.tas.gov.au/resources" section: Site Content --- 1. [Private Forests Tasmania](/) 2. Resources # Resources Any tree planting project can benefit from the support of a knowledgeable community. Learn from fellow landholders who have embarked on the journey, discover the results they have achieved, and gain insights from local, national and international forestry professionals on the varied aspects of growing trees. Planting commercially viable trees is a good way to improve the carbon balance because the harvested product is usually locked up in timber and other fibrous materials on a permanent basis. There are two ways to address rising atmospheric CO2: **reducing emissions and absorbing and storing CO2.** Trees and wood products can do both. When trees grow, they actively absorb carbon from the atmosphere and store it as wood. When wood from sustainably managed sources is used in place of other materials such as metal, concrete and plastic, that return more CO2 to the atmosphere over their lifecycle, there are also carbon emission reduction benefits. The trees can then be replanted, and the cycle starts again. Apart from these climate benefits, as a tree grower you can obtain significant assistance in the form of a rebate via the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). To access this you are often best served by working with a professional organisation who are equipped to manage the mapping and accounting necessary to satisfy the regulators. [ #### Asset protection & insurance How to best protect your forests. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/asset-protection) [ #### Case studies Access findings from agroforestry research projects conducted on Tasmanian properties and demonstration sites. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/case-studies) [ #### Video series Watch a range of short videos of Tasmanian farmers sharing their experiences of growing trees for mutual benefit. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/video-series) [ #### Forestry Topics ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/forestry-topics) [ #### Private native regrowth forestry Find comprehensive information and guides for farm forestry ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/fact-sheets) [ #### Species guides Selecting the right species for your land conditions is an important step in establishing a successful plantation ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/species-guides) [ #### Timber market tracker Know what your trees are worth ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/timber-market-tracker) [ #### Growing the future magazine Discover the annual magazine exploring how trees on farms help protect Tasmania’s future ecology and economy. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/growing-the-future) [ #### e-bulletin Read the monthly e-bulletin packed with private forest and agroforestry news, information and opportunities. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/e-bulletin) [ #### Forest Glossary Interpret forest and forestry terms in Australia ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/forest-glossary) [ #### Forestry guides Browse this information series to assist the planning, establishment and management of plantations on farms. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/farming-guides) [ #### Good Neighbour Protocol Learn about the industry initiative to guarantee neighbours of forest growers are treated with dignity and respect. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/good-neighbour-protocol) [ #### Grants and opportunities Private Forests Tasmania offer a variety of grants to facilitate and expand the sustainable development of Tasmania's private forest resource. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/grants-and-opportunities) [ #### Forest Practices Plans Both public and private entities are required to complete a Forest Practices Plan and abide by state regulations if you are conducting any type of forestry practice in Tasmania. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/forest-practices-plans) [ #### Private Timber Reserves A private timber reserve is a parcel of private land or forest of at least five hectares in area set aside to grow or harvest forests. ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/private-timber-reserves-ptr) [ #### FAQs A list of frequently asked questions to assist you ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/faqs) [ #### Forest Certification An important part of sustainable forest management ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/forest-certification) [ #### Publications ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/publications) ## The right tools for the job Find a range of useful tools to support your forestry decision making. [ Tools ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/tools)