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Planting in South Australia

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Background

Commercial scale forest activity in South Australia is mainly confined to three main regions...

Steps involved in Growing Trees

Growing trees successfully in plantations involves several steps...

Planning

Planning should begin at least 12 months before planting...

Establishment

Site and species selection, Stocking, Weed Control etc. ...

Management

After planting it is essential that follow-up management is treated as a priority... 

Harvesting and Marketing of the timber

Harvest age will depend on the species grown and the intended product...

Second Rotation?

If a grower wants to reestablish a new tree crop after the first rotation, ...



 

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