Forestry Development

PIRSA Forestry undertakes a Forestry Development programs that aims to increase the State's forest resources through research and development and by providing advice and services to the private forestry sector.

Forestry Development includes a number of activities including:

PIRSA Forestry supports Farm Forestry activities across South Australia, particularly in the Upper and Lower South East, Mount Lofty Ranges and Kangaroo Island. This includes the development of hardwood and softwood plantations on private land by assisting private landholders to establish and manage a range of tree species.

PIRSA Forestry is involved in a number of research projects that include: improving genetic material for low rainfall areas; increasing Tasmanian blue gum second rotation productivity; and hardwood thinning trials.

PIRSA Forestry provides advice and services to the public and farm foresters. This includes advice on a range of topics such as plantation establishment, management and harvesting advice.

PIRSA Forestry produces a range of fact sheets and information specific to landholders in South Australia. Please check the Publications Index for this information.

Contact PIRSA Forestry for further information.