Welcome to PFSQ
Private Forestry Southern Queensland (PFSQ) is an incorporated ‘not-for-profit’
association, whose primary function is to assist in the development of the private forest industry in southern Queensland.
A management board of 6 eminent forest industry representatives oversees PFSQ.
PFSQ receives some funding from a number of NRM groups to address sections of their regional funding strategic plan. The funding covers extension and training programs in Native Forest Management to landholders to improve the productive and environmental outcomes of the private native forest resource as well as plantation establishment and management.
PFSQ also undertakes a range of commercial operations including Native Forest and Plantation assessment, property and harvest management plans as well as managing harvests and Stand Improvement Treatment operations.
Our membership comprises farm forestry support groups, Industry representatives, Government representatives, Landcare groups and individuals with an interest in private forestry …more..
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, can drought proof property, increase cash flow and improve green credentials.
Listen to the discussion between Sean Ryan (PFSQ EO) and Scott Lamond (ABC Rural Reporter)
Go to this link for Scott Lamond’s full visual presentation
5 Day Native Forest Management Workshops.
Our next Workshop series based in Gayndah done in association with the Burnett Catchment Care Association is in full swing. Day 2 (Wednesday November 26) and Day 3 (Thursday November 27) are at Ban Ban Springs and Mundubberra respectively and you are all welcome to come for a day or the whole course. Call us on at PFSQ on 0754 836 535 or Louise at BCCA on 0741 653 551 or 0409 893 972 to book your spot. Check out the flyer to see all that it covers. You won’t want to miss out on understanding how to get a financial return from your native forests integrating with your grazing enterprise. We have Bill Schulke - Extension Officer (Sustainable Beef Production QDPI) to give us a great presentation at Ban Ban Springs on Day 2 and Kris Hall from Qld NRW to explain all the logistics for PMAV’s and the Vegetation Management Act presenting on Day 3 at Mundubberra.
Stay up to date.
Check out our PFSQ News for anything happening in the Forestry world, Conferences, Field Days, Workshops and much more.
Tools You Can Use
We have got a stack of useful tools and guides specially designed for land holders and natural resource managers. Whether you need a log volume table or a planting guide chances are if it involves native forestry you will find it here.
Professional Advice
PFSQ is committed to providing you with the professional advice you need to manage private native forestry productively and profitably. Our workshops are a great way to get the knowledge and skills you need to manage your native forest assets. Or you might prefer to take advantage of consulting services and contract PFSQ to manage a harvest, create a forest management plan or advise you on your forest management needs.
Want to know more about the professional services we provide? Click here to download our capability statement.
Participate
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If e-mail is easier for you, send an email to pfsq@bigpond.com
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