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New forestry guidelines for South Australia

The Guidelines for Plantation Forestry in South Australia 2009 has been released following consultation with relevant stakeholders and endorsement by the Minister for Forests. Implementation of forest management practices consistent with this guideline will ensure the South Australian forest industry continues to demonstrate to the wider community, its capacity to be part of a sustainable future, while operating in a commercial framework.

Winteriga Case Study

The new case study of the Hunt Family Farm, Winteriga, has been published and is available for viewing. The Hunt Family won the 2008 Australian Forest Grower's South Australian Tree Farmer of the Year award.

To view the case study click on the link -Winteriga case study

Kersbrook Farm Forestry Arboretum Walking Trail

Landowners interested in discovering more about farm forestry will now be able to access information through a new walking trail opened on 29 October 2008 at Kersbrook by the Chief Executive PIRSA with the help of PIRSA Forestry, 200 local school children, farm foresters and local recreation groups.

The Kersbrook Farm Forestry Arboretum Walking Trail is part of the surrounding Gumeracha Farm Forestry Demonstration area. Planted in 1997 it contains a collection of 40 different tree species chosen for their growth potential and timber qualities in the Mount Lofty Ranges region.

The Arboretum is also part of the surrounding Gumeracha Farm Forestry Demonstration Area, which includes demonstration tree plantings, seed production areas, research trials and recreational areas.

Information on Kersbrook map and species found at the Arboretum can be found here.

 

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Welcome to PIRSA Forestry's internet site.

Here you will find information related to the management of forestry in South Australia including overviews of PIRSA Forestry's current programs and resources such as industry guidelines, fact sheets and educational materials.

PIRSA Forestry

PIRSA Forestry is a division of the Department of Primary Industries and Resources SA responsible for the development and implementation of forest policy in South Australia.

Learn more here - About Us

PIRSA Forestry Programs

PIRSA Forestry undertakes six principal programs to support the economic development of forest-based industries and to meet a range of community and environmental expectations:


 Woman inspecting young plants in a corridor