Farm Forestry Information
These documents are selected from the huge amount of information that already exists in the public domain. The MNCFF office has a large reference collection for members to access.
Many of the documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader,which you can download and install by clicking here
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What is Farm Forestry
This Introduction is from the booklet "Growing successfully: Australian experiences with farm forestry" by Irene Guijt.
Download: What is Farm Forestry |
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Getting started in Farm Forestry
This booklet was produced by Australian Forest Growers.
Download: Getting started in Farm Forestry |
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A basic map of Australian Forests types.
Download: Forests of Australia |
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Resources for trees on farms
Download: Resource List |
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Timber Species Factsheets
Download: Black Bean
Download: Black Butt
Download: Red Cedar
Download: Red Mahogany
Download: Silver Ash
Download: Silver Quandong
Download: Spotted Gum |
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Sylviculture
Silviculture is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests.
Download: The AFFA tree measurement manual for farm foresters (A MUST)
Download: Clearwood pruning
Download: Reading Tree Crowns |
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A simple Soil Classification System
From the Native Forest Management Code of Practice
Download: Soil Classification System |
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Harvesting Trees on Farms
A report for the RIRDC/LWRRDC/FWPRDC Joint Venture Agroforestry Program
Download: Harvesting Trees on Farms |
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Design Principles for Farm Forestry
A Guide to assist farmers to decide where to place trees and farm plantations on farms. From the RIRDC/LWRRDC/FWPRDC Joint Venture Agroforestry Program
Download: Design Principles for Farm Forestry |
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Fire Mangement Planning Kit
This planning kit was developed for SE Queensland but just as useful for the Mid North Coast.
Download: Fire Management Kit |
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Log Grading
An introduction to the difference between good and bad timber.
Download: Log Grading |
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Furniture and Appearance Grade Timbers
Specifications for appearance grade timbers are controlled by an Australian Standard.
Download: Furniture and Appearance Grade Timbers |
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Mobile Mills
A fact sheet on the various options.
Download: Mobile Mills |
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The Short Report
On-Site Processing for Farm Forestry
by Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
Download: The Short Report |
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Trees, water and salt
An Australian guide to using trees for healthy catchments and productive farms
Download: Trees, water and salt |
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Potential non-wood tree products
This report covers a small range of products mainly in the energy area.
Download: Potential non-wood tree products |
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The Short Report on:
Links between small-scale growers and industry: Principles and practices for commercial farm forestry.
by Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
Download: Links between Small-Scale Growers and Industry |
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Ausform (Native Hardwood Manufacturers) Furniture Fact sheet 1
The Furniture Industry as a Timber Market
This fact sheet is designed to provide general information to help growers and saw millers.
Download: Furniture Fact Sheet 1 |
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