Farm Forestry Landcare Network (FFLN)

Mission

The sharing of Farm Forestry Knowledge and opportunities

Introduction

Whatever the climatic conditions or variability of weather patterns, a well prepared and timely tree planting program will provide shade and shelter for stock, control soil erosion and protect against extreme temperatures - PLANT NOW FOR THE FUTURE OF YOUR FARM!

Farm Forestry Landcare Network Videos

This series of four short videos includes an outline of farm forestry's benefits, tips on planning your own farm forestry project, site preparation and establishment, plus interviews with farm forestry experts such as Rohan Reid, and footage of timber milling.

It brings together the skills and experience of dryland farmers, master foresters, professionals in tree selection, management and timber milling.

Reports

Agro-forestry Development Species Demonstration Sites Summary 2019(578 kb)

Fact Sheets

1. paddock salt bush trees

Events

Farm Forestry Field Days – April 2021

Coorong District LAP supported two Farm Forestry Field Days held in Meningie and Sherlock/Karoonda on 19 and 20 April 2021.

Rowan Reid, a specialist forestry scientist was brought over from Victoria to discuss and demonstrate farm forestry techniques relating to farm forestry establishment, maintenance and end-use of products. A mobile milling demonstration was carried out using a Lucas Portable Mill. To access a report covering these events please click here.

Inspection of Eucalyptus cladocalyx