Tree Crops
Final Local Planning Policy Tree Cropping
South East Avon Voluntary Regional Organisation of Councils (SEAVROC)
Tree crops have the potential to become an important land use in medium to low rainfall agricultural areas in Western Australia (WA). Landholders and private investors are looking to capitalise on emerging opportunities for farm forestry in these regions, diversify income streams and to gain the on-farm environmental benefits that integrated tree cops can provide. Given the increasing opportunities and interest in tree crop development, it is timely for local governments to ensure that these developments are adequately supported and addressed in local planning.
Strategic Tree Framing 2008: Growing a Sustainable Future
Forest Products Commission
Western Australia is feeling the effects of climate change and decreasing rainfall patterns. The State also contains more than 70% of Australia's reported dryland salinity and clearing of native vegetation has contributed to excess groundwater, soil salinity, water-logging and soil erosion. Combined, these factors have serious negative impacts on land profitability, health of remnant vegetation, wetland systems and biodiversity. The FPC offers tailor-made tree farming options for landholders designed to deliver environmental, economic and social benefits in rural areas, particularly for those in medium to lower rainfall areas.
Oil Mallee
Oil Mallee Industry Development Plan for WA
URS Forestry
Western Australia is feeling the effects of climate change and decreasing rainfall patterns. The State also contains more than 70% of Australia's reported dryland salinity and clearing of native vegetation has contributed to excess groundwater, soil salinity, water-logging and soil erosion. Combined, these factors have serious negative impacts on land profitability, health of remnant vegetation, wetland systems and biodiversity. The FPC offers tailor-made tree farming options for landholders designed to deliver environmental, economic and social benefits in rural areas, particularly for those in medium to lower rainfall areas.
OMA Best Practice Fact Sheet 1: BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
Oil Mallee Association
OMA Best Practice Fact Sheet 2: PLANNING AND SITE SELECTION
Oil Mallee Association
OMA Best Practice Fact Sheet 3: SITE ESTABLISHMENT
Oil Mallee Association
OMA Best Practice Fact Sheet 4: WEED CONTROL
Oil Mallee Association
OMA Best Practice Fact Sheet 5: SEEDLING SUPPLY, PLANTING AND PEST CONTROL
Oil Mallee Association
OMA Best Practice Fact Sheet 6: ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF MALLEE PLANTINGS
Oil Mallee Association
Sandalwood
Sandalwood Industry Development Plan 2008 - 2020
Australian Sandalwood Network
This Sandalwood Industry Development Plan (IDP) is targeted at development of the industry based on Santalum spicatum, the native Western Australian sandalwood. As indicated in the table which follows, it was prepared under the direction of a working group, and with input from a range of other key stakeholders.
Sandalwood Fact Sheet 5
Australian Sandalwood Network
Santalum spicatum is a Western Australian native plant with strong cultural and historical links to early pioneers and aboriginal people. It is a sustainable crop unequalled in Western Australia with the potential to improve economic and natural resources outcomes across regional areas of the State.
