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Designing a farm forest
Why would you want to grow or manage a
forest? The responses to this question will vary widely but
will generally relate to the financial, environmental, agricultural,
non-agricultural or personal goals of farmers such as:
Financial goals
investment
diversification
deferring income
utilising unproductive land
enhancing property values
providing on-farm employment
Environmental goals
controlling land degradation
enhancing natural habitats
screening offensive industries
improving water quality
Agricultural goals
shade and shelter
controlling vermin and noxious weeds
recycling or fixing soil nutrients
fodder for stock
Non-agricultural goals
enhance tourism potential
develop new skills and job opportunities
establish a forestry related on-farm business
Personal and lifestyle goals
wishing to leave a legacy
watch a forest grow
learn about the natural environment
improve the view
Farmers participation in forestry is driven and constrained
by diverse and complex motivations and limitations. Identifying
clear motivations is the first step to designing appropriate
farm forestry options.
Steps in designing
a farm forestry system
Farm and property
management planning
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