Category: Native Forest

Sean Ryan discusses Private Forestry issues with Scott Lamond- Rural ABC Radio

Private forestry potential

“A good productive forest can return the same dollars as grazing.”

That’s according to advocate Sean Ryan from Private Forestry Southern Queensland, who says while it’s a long term investment, adoption of good management of private forestry, …

Spotted Gum

date 28 Oct 2008 | category Forestry,Native Forest

Managing Dry Eucalypt Forests to Optimise Timber and Pasture Production

Case Study:  Crows Nest
THE PROJECT
This study is part of a National Heritage Trust funded joint venture between the Mary Valley Sunshine Coast Farm Forestry Association (MVSCFFA) and the Queensland Forestry Research Institute (QFRI). The objective of this project was to provide private landholders in the Mary River, South Burnett and Brisbane Valley regions the confidence and skills in sustainable native forest management and to promote the integration of forest management with their normal farm management activities.

Gympie Messmate how does it shape up at 27yrs old

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Timber Stand Improvement

date 17 May 2007 | category Forestry,Native Forest

This article appeared in Magazine 7 of the Southern Queensland Forestry News and will interest all stakeholders within the Foresty Industry. The article was written by  PFSQ’s very own Ken Matthews.

Agroforestry Improves Production

This article appeared in our Spring 2005 Edition of Southern Queensland Forestry News. It shows how active land management can deliver positive farming outcomes.

The Demon of Encroachment. by Sean Ryan

date 16 May 2007 | category Forestry,Native Forest

This is a paper which was presented by Sean Ryan at the Australian Forest Growers Conference in late 2006.  The first link is an introduction to the paper and the second link is the full study.

Integrating Commercial, Aesthetic & Environmental Objectives by: John Meadows

The Sunshine Coast hinterland is one region of South East Qld where small-scale farm forestry is a developing industry with significant future potential. This region contains an array of large commercial and smaller ‘hobby’ farms on which woodlots are becoming increasingly common.

PFSQ Forest Consultancy Services

Apart from our workshops our staff can offer professional assistance on a fee for service basis. If you need a forest managament plan developed, a harvest managed, or professional advice the PFSQ team can assist. If you would like …