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title: Tools
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#  Tools 

The key to establishing a successful plantation is having the right tools for the job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access a variety of useful tools to assist you in establishing and managing tree plantations. This includes tools to enhance tree productivity, record and respond to local conditions, check legal requirements and increase financial benefits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  [ #### Knowledge Hub

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/knowledge-hub) 

 [ #### Tree Species List

Select the right species for a successful plantation

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/tree-species-list) 

 [ #### Farm and Forest Mapper

Plan, map and manage properties to expand your plantation estate and leverage the multiple benefits of trees on farms.

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/farm-forest-mapper) 

 [ #### Farm Forestry Carbon Tool

Gain a quick picture of your farm’s carbon impact and potential tree offset opportunities – in less than two minutes.

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/farm-forestry-carbon-tool) 

 [ #### Check Before You Chop

Establish whether a Forest Practices Plan is required for your property with this interactive decision tool from the Forest Practices Authority.

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/check-before-you-chop) 

 [ #### Wind Risk Calculator

Collate data and determine your forest’s wind risk with this calculator and comprehensive guidelines book.

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/wind-risk-calculator) 

 [ #### AFORA's Practical Tools

Understand harvesting costs and optimise supply chain efficiency with tools from the Australian Forest Operations Research Alliance.

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/aforas-practical-tools) 

 [ #### The LIST

View, create and share customised maps of Tasmania with this whole-of-government online infrastructure tool.

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/the-list) 

 [ #### Rainfall calendar

Understand the climate and climatic change in your area by recording rainfall for the season with this downloadable calendar.

 ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/rainfall-calendar) 

 

 

 

 

 

## Learn something new 

Find resources to grow your knowledge of trees and forestry.

 [ Resources ](https://pft.tas.gov.au/resources)