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Private forestry is
commercial tree growing of all types and scales on private land.
It embraces tree
growing that falls within a spectrum from industrial scale plantations, through
farm forestry, to Landcare type plantings that have some commercial production
intent.
It includes management of private native forests for timber and many
other values.
Private forestry
invariably delivers both commercial and non-commercial benefits to the forest
owner and the broader community. |
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Private forestry is undertaken by a wide range
of participants, including forestry companies, MIS investors, farmers and
landowners, utility authorities, and joint venture partners.
Planted forests can
take the form of plantations, woodlots, timberbelts, alleys and wide-spaced
plantings.
Private forestry includes tree growing described as farm forestry or
agroforestry.
Gippsland Private Forestry Inc. (GPF) strives to expand the commercial plantation estate and achieve environmentally
sustainable management of existing timber resources on private land to enhance
economic development in Gippsland. As the Regional Private Forestry
Development Committee for Gippsland, we assist in the implementation of state
and national private forestry policy. Federal programs and initiatives
and free extension activities to new and existing commercial tree growers.
Gippsland Private
Forestry Inc. believes their efforts will have social, environmental and
economic benefits for landowners and the community including:
Farm income diversity |
Improved farm productivity |
Additional wood resources for industry |
Increased farm value |
Sustainable land use |
Regional industry development and employment |
A secure long term investment |
Integration with other farm enterprises |
Improved catchment and environmental management |
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