Why plant trees?
Whatever farmers motivation for wanting
to grow and manage trees, there is a lot they can learn about
designing and managing their forest so it is more productive
and satisfying.
For many farmers it is obvious that their farm needs more
trees. Land degradation and a lack of shelter for stock and
crops affect productivity, land value and the appearance of
many farms. Research suggests that nature conservation and
providing wildlife habitats are also important.
Farmers might be able to diversify their business activities
and improve their property by taking advantage of trees
potential to provide a financial return from the sale of forest
products. There are also increasing opportunities for farmers
to be paid to provide land for plantations or to plant and
manage trees for environmental benefits such as salinity control.
Already, some farmers are being paid to protect native forests
for their biodiversity values
Making money from
the sale of farm forestry products and services
Farm forestry
supporting agriculture by providing shade, shelter and fodder
Farm forestry for
landcare and rehabilitation
Biodiversity and
nature conservation
Enhancing
the rural landscape through farm forestry
Most farmers look for a wide range of benefits
from their forests. Designing and managing multipurpose farm
forestry projects is covered in another section:
Multipurpose
farm forestry makes common sense
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