Tree planting project widens farmers’ horizons

A tree planting project being developed by Forestry Tasmania will benefit farmers and help offset global warming.

The project is part of an integrated farm management strategy called the Trees on Farms project which is targeted at giving farmers the opportunity to reclaim weed-infested land, secure a new revenue stream, provide shelter for stock and crops, and increase the capital value of land.

Trees will be established at no cost to farmers who, in return, will protect them from stock and browsing animals. The trees will be harvested in 15 to 30 years with the profits to be shared between Forestry Tasmania and the landowner.

Forestry Tasmania is currently assessing land suitable for inclusion in the Trees on Farms project, which is about to be officially launched.