Any biological community and its non-living environment, including all the plants and animals in an area together with the air, land and water with which they interact.
How does forestry & agriculture work together?
Forestry and agricultural enterprises such as livestock and crops can be arranged in integrated production systems within the rural landscape to provide a diversified income stream to farmers that can reduce their business risk. By closely matching soil types, topography and local climate with best land use, a variety of enterprises can be collectively managed through sharing operating overheads (including machinery and labour) to minimise costs.
Careful farm planning can allow separate enterprises to complement each other. For example, trees can be a source of fencing and structural materials for the farm, help protect cropping soils against erosion from water runoff and maintain water quality for livestock through soil stabilisation. Commercial stands of trees on farms are a long term financial investment that can provide valuable superannuation.
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Australian forest profiles fact sheetDetailed information on the state of Australian forests. |
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FireWildfire is the greatest threat to plantations. This fact sheet discusses the programs to reduce the amount of flammable material in and around plantations. |
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Fire management in NSW State forestsManagement of fire is one of the most important roles that Forests NSW (FNSW) undertakes. Find out more about fire management. |
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Forest PhotosDifferent photos of forestry and the industry. |
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Forestry Matters!Forestry matters! is a free, comprehensive education resource that provides teachers with relevant, up-to-date information about South Australia’s forests. |
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Radiata pine - the remarkable pineFind out why the Radiata pine is also called the remarkable pine. |
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Silvicultural Systems Part AFind out the best ways to harvest a forest by understanding silviculture systems. |
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Silvicultural Systems Part BFind out the best ways to harvest a forest by understanding silviculture systems. |
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The myths associated with pinesAddressing the myths associated with Pines. |
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Tree planting for salinity affected areasThis factsheet discusses the benefits of planting trees in salt effected areas. |
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Tree planting to control salinityThis factsheet discusses the impact and solutions to controlling salinity. |
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Trees for carbon sequestrationThis factsheet discusses what is carbon sequestration, how to estimate carbon sequestration, carbon accounting and more. |
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Water and landscapeGood land and water management mean that forest plantations can be maintained in an environmentally-sustainable manner. Find out how this is done in South Australia. |
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Water fact sheet
Much of Australia’s high-quality fresh water is captured, stored and released by forested |
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Water mangement in native forests and plantationsThis factsheet discusses Forest Hydrology. |
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The pine plantation rotationWhat happens in a pine plantation rotation from 0 years- 35years. Find out through this poster resource. |
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Forestry Matters!Forestry matters! is a free, comprehensive education resource that provides teachers with relevant, up-to-date information about South Australia’s forests. |
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From fields to forestsDiscover the environmental benefits of planted forests. |
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Planet Ark - Schools Tree dayEach year in July, around 2500 schools across Australia take part in Schools Tree Day. Students nation-wide have learnt how to plant, and care for the seedlings they grow. Become involved. |
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Ready, set, wildfire - preparing for the fire seasonOctober through to March is called the 'fire season' because it is a hot and dry time of the year. This activity helps students to understand wildfire and prepare for fire season. |
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Save our soilAn introduction to dryland salinity. |
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Timber harvesting in native State forests- Factsheet and WorksheetA combined fact and work sheet for students to explore questions relating to timber harvesting in native State forests. |
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Wild Forest Adventure Activity BookWild Forest Adventure is an activity based companion booklet especially designed for use with the Forests NSW website. |
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Wild Forest Adventure online gameThe Wild Forest Adventure section has been especially designed for students, to provide interesting and relevant information about the forest environment, in a stimulating and fun way. |
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Forestry Matters! websiteForestry matters! is a free, comprehensive education resource that provides teachers with relevant, up-to-date information about South Australia’s forests. |
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Planet Ark - Schools Tree dayEach year in July, around 2500 schools across Australia take part in Schools Tree Day. Students nation-wide have learnt how to plant, and care for the seedlings they grow. Become involved. |
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Wild Forest Adventure online gameThe Wild Forest Adventure section has been especially designed for students, to provide interesting and relevant information about the forest environment, in a stimulating and fun way. |
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