Plantation Thinning and Pruning - Farm Forestry Research Seminar

This seminar for farm forestry service providers and growers covered the latest research on stocking rates and thinning and pruning of farm plantations. Watch the videos and presentations to find out more. 

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Managing plantation hardwoods for growth and quality

Matt Wood, Research Scientist Forestry Tasmania

Matt tells us about the latest research results by the CRC for Forestry on thinning and pruning regimes for Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus.

Carngham agroforestry systems trial - 25 years

Tim Jackson, Farm Forestry Officer, Farm Services Victoria, DPI

This trial looked at stocking rates and agroforestry designs integrating pine and sheep production. Tim shares the highlights.

Video transcript: Carngham agroforestry systems trial - 25 years

Presentation:
Carngham agroforestry systems trial

Using tree measurement to guide thinning decisions

Rowan Reid, Consultant Agroforestry Insight

Rowan talks about managing competition using the diameter to basal area ratio to guide thinning decisions.

Video transcript: Using tree measurement to guide thinning decisions

Presentation:
The Diameter - Basal Area Ratio: An alternative to the Goldilocks Approach

Second rotation coppice management

Wayne Richardson, Research Coordinator Forestry SA

Wayne outlines coppice management options following harvest of Eucalyptus globulus plantations. He compares coppice versus seedlings for establishment of second rotation plantations.

Video transcript: Second rotation coppice management

Presentation:
Plantation Management - Thinning and pruning

Using the Farm Forestry Toolbox

Peter Taylor, Policy Division Private Forests Tasmania

Peter demonstrates computer tools that analyse plantation performance and inform thinning and pruning management decisions.