Publications
The following range of publications are available for download, from the Customer Service Centre (Ph: 136 186) or may be obtained via the contacts provided.
North Central Species Profiles
Markets exist for an array of wood and timber products, from firewood at the lower value end of the spectrum, through to craft woods and specialty timbers. Some species that have great potential for the North Central region.
Video
Producing Timber From Farms - A practical Guide to Farm Forestry
The Producing Timber From Farms - A practical Guide to Farm Forestry video and booklet illustrate the techniques available for farm forestry plantation growing.
Plantation Thinning and Pruning - Farm Forestry Research Seminar 2010
The seminar provided the latest research on stocking rates, thinning and pruning of farm plantations and enabled plantation growers to share their management experiences. View the series of Plantation thinning and pruning videos produced from the seminar.
Soils and Tree Nutrition - Farm Forestry Research Seminar 2009
View the series of Soils and tree nutrition videos videos that were produced as part of the seminar.
DPI publications
Indigenous trees and shrubs of south west Victoria
A tree growers' guide to selecting species suited to different land types
A time and motion study on thinning farm sawlog plantations
The report and photos can assist plantation growers determine which harvesting system is most cost effective for their plantation by providing a detailed analysis of the times taken for each of the individual elements within harvest operations.
Land Use Change and Water Resources – review of policy options
Land use changes can affect the water balance of a catchment by intercepting and using rainfall that would otherwise become surface runoff or recharge to groundwater.
This just released ACIL Tasman study addresses water interception associated with land use change and the range of policy instruments available.
This study aids discussion on this important topic and is the cornerstone of the Our Water Our Future Action 2.20 project. Note that this study does not necessarily reflect the views of the Victorian Government.
Natural Resource Policy Instruments
- A Review of Approaches for Selecting Policy Instruments
- A Review of Approaches for Selecting Policy Instruments - Appendix (Tables)
Plantations & Climate Change fact sheets
A Guide to Form Pruning Trees for Sawlog Production 2008
The A Guide to Form Pruning Trees for Sawlog Production 2008 aims to inform landholders on how to determine whether they need to undertake form pruning in their sawlog plantations and, if necessary, how and when to form prune to increase sawlog quality and yield.
Plantation Development Notice
This Plantation Development Notice is lodged in accordance with Section 3.1.2.1. of The Code of Forest Practices for Timber Production" (see over) and should be lodged by the Plantation Owner.
Farm Forestry - Trees at Work: a curriculum resource for schools
The Farm Forestry - Trees at Work Curriculum resource for schools is split up into six sections, a CD of the curriculum brochure is also available.
Farm Forestry: A quick fact-finder for tertiary students
The Farm Forestry: A quick fact-finder for tertiary students has been produced to raise awareness of farm forestry and its benefits amongst tertiary students like you.
Forestry in the Agricultural Landscape 2004
The Forestry in the Agricultural Landscape 2004 publication was aimed at provioding scientific understanding on the main economic, environmental and social issues facing the industry.
Plantations and Greenhouse brochures
The Plantations and Greenhouse brochures are currently being updated to expand on specific information such as the benefit of using firewood for neutral greenhouse gas emissions and the impacts of plantation management on the carbon cycle.
Plantations and Greenhouse: FAQs
Plantations for Greenhouse was a $1.5M Victorian Government Greenhouse and Private Forestry initiative which aimed to establish over 1500 hectares of new longer-term timber and greenhouse plantations across Victoria in partnership with local farm forest growers. See some of the most frequently asked questions.
Comparative Economics Studies
These publications explore case studies that compare the economics of farms with and without farm forestry activities integrated into their existing agricultural enterprises specific to their region. They provide a factual and financial guide for landowners to use in assessing whether plantation forestry is a suitable and feasible enterprise for their farming property.
- Corangamite Comparative Economics Study 2003
- North West Comparative Economics Study 2003
- Gippsland Comparative Economics Study 2002
Private Forestry - Partnerships & Achievements 1997-2002
The 14 case studies included in Private Forestry - Partnerships & Achievements 1997-2002 illustrate the partnerships that are already in place, the achievements to date and the diverse and strategic role of Private Forestry in ensuring the sustainability of Victorias six natural resources.
Private Forestry - Investing in Victoria 2001
Private Forestry - Investing in Victoria 2001External
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Farm Forestry Toolbox
The Farm Forestry Toolbox is a collection of programs (tools) for assisting managers of shelter belts, plantations or native forests.
Agroforestry News
Agroforestry News is a quarterly publication which contains technical information about commercial tree growing on private land, product descriptions, forthcoming events and associated issues. Private Forestry extension staff and Agroforestry Networks across Australia provide the information for the publication.
Code of Practice for Timber Production 2007 (DSE)
The Code of Practice for Timber Production 2007 (DSE) is a key regulatory instrument that applies to commercial timber production in both public and private forests and plantations in Victoria. It is a statutory document made under Part 5 of the Conservation Forests and Lands Act 1987.
National Plantation Inventory (NPI) Updates
The National Plantation Inventory (NPI) is a component of the National Forest Inventory, which is managed by the Bureau of Rural Sciences. NPI Updates are published annually to assess trends at a State and national level. Data reported includes best available information on total plantation area, new planting and ownership. See the National Plantation Inventory 2007 Update.
ANU Forestry Market Report
ANU Forestry Market Report provides quarterly market reports and additional studies.
Green Triangle Private Forestry Development Committee
Green Triangle Private Forestry Development Committee provide guidelines for establishing and managing timber plantations in Victoria - including farm forestry.
A Web of Trees - Reconnecting the landscape and the community 2002
A Web of Trees - Reconnecting the landscape and the community 2002 describes the the change in forest cover in the Yan Yan Gurt creek catchment - an increase from 6% to 21% of the total area. More than 20 families have been involved and at least 10 are managing their trees for sawlog production.
