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Trees on farms are a win-win for the environment, society and farmers.

Welcome to Private Forests Tasmania’s Tree Alliance Knowledge Hub

This project is supported by the TAS Farm Innovation Hub through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Browse the map and select a topic to discover how you can grow healthy, productive trees on your farm.

Your tree growing journey starts here.

Stage 1

Plantation planning

Species, sites and planting

Stage 2

Managing trees

Harvesting and selling wood

Stage 3

Carbon benefits

On-farm benefits

Economic benefits and markets

Stage 4

Native regrowth forests

Indigenous land management

Stage 5

The law

About Tree Alliance

Tree Alliance is a strategic program run by Private Forests Tasmania. It aims to raise awareness of farm forestry and the benefits of trees on farms.

By giving advice, information and tools, the program encourages and facilitates farmers to plant commercially viable trees on their land.

Our treety: to grow our future economy and ecology through trees.

About Tree Alliance

Latest news

News

New research demonstrates benefits of trees on farms

13 May 2025

A new research report, Co-benefits of Trees on Farms, is shedding light on the environmental and economic benefits of planting trees on farms in southeast Australia.

News

Dion McKenzie is PFT’s new Forestry Specialist

28 April 2025

Born, raised and still living on the family farm, Dion has a background in farming and agricultural science, however, is a career forester with more than 25 years’ experience working in a variety of roles for Tasmania’s public forest manager.

News

Jenna Hammond joins PFT as Engagement and Innovation Specialist

28 April 2025

New to the forest industry but here to stay, Jenna is a committed and passionate communications and stakeholder engagement professional with continually growing knowledge of the forest industry in Tasmania and strong established relationships and…

News

Native forestry: A Sustainable future for Tasmanian Farmers

17 April 2025

By Ian Sauer: TasFarmers President. For Tasmanian farmers, native forestry is similar to any other crop, but with a longer rotation period and greater utility, it's a land type which also includes multiple enterprises such as grazing, cropping, wood…

Species, sites and planting

Plant the right tree in the right place.

Choosing a tree species for your plantation is about finding a match between a tree and its ideal conditions. It should also align with your goals and farming operations.

Take time to understand the needs of your desired tree species and pair it with a site as close to these conditions as possible. Consider the layout and location of your trees, and make an establishment plan to prepare the site for planting.

Leave enough time to plan your plantation, prepare the site and order stock.

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Fact Sheets

14. Tree configurations guide

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Case Studies

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

On-farm benefits

Trees increase farm productivity and create more sustainable operations.

Trees support whole farm systems to operate more efficiently. They can also boost your farm's profits and protect the health and sustainability of your landscape.

Whether you're looking for shelter, healthy soils, or biodiversity, trees can help. Design your plantings around your farm's needs and operations to maximise results. The boost to productivity from trees can even exceed the value of timber from harvesting.

Plant trees strategically to improve your farm's operations as they grow.

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Fact Sheets

10. Biodiversity and habitat

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17. Trees and soil heath

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Case Studies

2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter

3. Shelter improves lucerne yield

Economic benefits and markets

Diversify your income and increase your farm’s natural capital

Diversify your farm's income and increase profitability with trees. Understand the available markets and end-uses for your trees before you plant, as this will guide how you design and management your plantation.

There are many potential markets for farm-grown trees, including wood, carbon and biofuel. Trees can also increase your farm's efficiency and value. There are many opportunities to generate income throughout a tree's life. So you don't need to wait until harvest time for your plantation to pay off financially.

Understand your market options and manage your plantation to maximise income from trees.

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Fact Sheets

15. Economic benefits

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8: Bioenergy and forestry

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16. Generating income through carbon

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Case Studies

4. Agroforestry improves enterprise income

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

Native regrowth forests

Native trees benefit Tasmania's ecosystems and communities

Tasmania has vast native forest cover, much of which is on private land. Native regrowth forests can be actively managed for multiple benefits.

Tasmanian native regrowth forests are vital for biodiversity, wildlife habitat and carbon storage. With active management, you can improve the health of your native forest and its ecosystem functions. You can also produce highly valued timber and non-timber products.

Support ecosystems and timber production with native forest regrowth management.

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Fact Sheets

8: Bioenergy and forestry

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10. Biodiversity and habitat

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1. Commercial management of private native forests

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Case Studies

7. Fulham integrated farm forestry demonstration site

9. Gunningham Farms, integrated farm forestry demonstration site

Indigenous land management

Indigenous land management is part of Caring for Country

palawa people (Aboriginal Tasmanians) have a deep connection to the lands of lutruwita/Tasmania, which has been ongoing for over 40,000 years.

Indigenous land management reflects this connection and the strong understanding Aboriginal Tasmanians have of Country. Indigenous land management practices are diverse and varied, reflecting both traditional knowledge and contemporary contexts, while centring the health and resilience of land.

Engage with Indigenous land management and support Caring for Country.

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Fact Sheets

9. Indigenous land management

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We're growing
the future

Welcome to Private Forests Tasmania’s Tree Alliance Knowledge Hub

About Tree Alliance

Latest news

News

New research demonstrates benefits of trees on farms

News

Dion McKenzie is PFT’s new Forestry Specialist

News

Jenna Hammond joins PFT as Engagement and Innovation Specialist

News

Native forestry: A Sustainable future for Tasmanian Farmers

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admin@pft.tas.gov.au

12. Introduction to agroforestry

2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter

14. Tree configurations guide

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

2. Getting ready to harvest

11. Farm emissions and trees

10. Biodiversity and habitat

17. Trees and soil heath

2. Planting trees in the harsh Midlands provides much needed shelter

3. Shelter improves lucerne yield

15. Economic benefits

8: Bioenergy and forestry

16. Generating income through carbon

4. Agroforestry improves enterprise income

5. Shelter increased pasture production by 30%

8: Bioenergy and forestry

10. Biodiversity and habitat

1. Commercial management of private native forests

7. Fulham integrated farm forestry demonstration site

9. Gunningham Farms, integrated farm forestry demonstration site

9. Indigenous land management

8. The Back Run integrated farm forestry demonstration site

13. The law

We're growing the future

Welcome to Private Forests Tasmania’s Tree Alliance Knowledge Hub

About Tree Alliance

Latest news

News

New research demonstrates benefits of trees on farms

News

Dion McKenzie is PFT’s new Forestry Specialist

News

Jenna Hammond joins PFT as Engagement and Innovation Specialist

News

Native forestry: A Sustainable future for Tasmanian Farmers

We're growing
the future