GETTING INVOLVED

If you would like to participate in - and benefit from - strategic tree farming, you must be prepared to commit a minimum of 20 hectares of land, suitable for tree farming, to the scheme.

FPC foresters will assess the land and, if it is suitable, will develop a management plan in consultation with you, identifying the most appropriate 'driver' and support species for the soil types and rainfall level.

If approved, an offer will be made for the use of the land, which will vary depending on the location and the range of available species options for that area. Depending on the package, you may have an option to receive an up-front lump sum or a regular annuity over the expected tree crop rotation, which will vary, depending on the species to be planted. You may also receive a share of the profits of harvesting activities.

KEY POINT:
Many farmers who committed to tree farming in its early days have allocated more land to tree farming each year. In some areas, annual plantings quickly approach targets for Commonwealth and State Government funding. If you are considering trees on your farm, we advise contacting the FPC early in your planning.

Like to know more?

For further information or to arrange an obligation free assessment for your property, please call the FPC’s Tree Farming Infoline on 1800 241 688, send us an email, or click here to locate your local FPC office.

The following brochures are also available for download;

• Tree farming and industry development in Western Australia (PDF 497 kb)
• Strategic Tree Farming brochure (PDF 1.9MB)