Lower South East / Green Triangle

Plantation forestry has been in this region for over a hundred years. Radiata pine plantations occupy a significant area and provide numerous socio-economic benefits for the region. There is a concentration of harvesting and processing services in this area, which is ideal for the farm forester, particularly for those that grow radiata pine.

Recent years have seen a substantial increase in Tasmanian blue gum plantations in the region. This, combined with the proximity to the Port of Portland and processing facilities, will enable farm foresters with suitable plantations to find a market for their timber.

A specific fact sheet on Growing trees in the Lower South East of South Australia is a useful reference for farm foresters in this region.

A case study of farm forestry was released in March 2004. It outlines the farm forestry activities carried out on "Boolara", traditionally a cattle grazing property, located in the Coonawarra region. This property now incorporates viticulture and forestry into the farm business. This case study and other fact sheets can be found in the Publications Index

The Green Triangle Private Forestry Plantation Committee produces publications that may be of use to farm foresters in the Lower South East.