One Crop,
Generational Benefits
Decision Tree provides an opportunity for landholders to plant a long-term crop for timber production, while offering multiple benefits along the way.
These benefits include:
Increased water quality
Increased biodiversity
Habitat restoration
Salinity control
Diversification
Providing shelter for stock & crop
Decreased erosion & other environmental benefits
An alternative source of income
Tree planting can take many forms, including plantations on farms, woodlots, timber belts, alleys and wide-spaced tree plantings.
Decision Tree offers two main investment models to landowners:
DIY
This option sees the landowner establish, grow, harvest and market their trees. There are a variety of advisors and contractors who can assist landowners in this process.
Partnership
This option is where landowners enter into a contract with a partner organisation to share both the risks andrewards of a farm forestry investment.
Selecting the right model
Every farm is different, which is why you need options.
If you haven’t already, check out the Decision Tree tool to assess the suitability of your of your property for integrated tree cropping.
