Australian experiences of farm forestry

Digby Race; I Guijt; P Kanowski

doi:10.1017/S0376892998000290

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Australian experiences of farm forestry

Digby Race, I Guijt and P Kanowski

Environmental Conservation, Vol.25(3), pp.234-243

1998

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0376892998000290

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case studies

socio-economic and environmental benefits

government policy and programmes

Farm forestry is increasingly promoted in many countries as a land-use option which is likely to provide benefits in terms of improving the viability of agriculture, developing additional timber resources for industry, and enhancing regional development. This paper draws upon experiences of farm forestry in Australia to identify some lessons for its development that may be relevant to other countries. The paper provides an overview of farm forestry in the Australian context and reports on a recent review of leading case studies to provide some insights into means of future development. Three case studies are included to illustrate the diverse nature, and multiple benefits sought, of farm forestry. The important requirements of landholders pioneering farm forestry relate to: managing risks, participating in research and development, contributing to information exchange, addressing key farm issues, developing in-depth farm knowledge, establishing links with government and/or industry, and contributing to long- term community values.

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Title: Australian experiences of farm forestry
Authors: Digby Race (Author) - Australian National University
I Guijt (Author) - Australian National University
P Kanowski (Author) - Australian National University
Publication details: Environmental Conservation, Vol.25(3), pp.234-243
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date published: 1998
DOI: 10.1017/S0376892998000290
ISSN: 0376-8929
Organisation Unit: Tropical Forests and People Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Research Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451195602621
Output Type: Journal article

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