From 5.30pm on 2nd March in Manjimup you can hear from local farm forestry and Landcare experts and get involved in a discussion being led by the West Australian Forest Alliance (WAFA) to help increase the amount of timber being grown on farmland and sustainably managed plantations.
Speakers include Jess Beckerling - WAFA, Duncan Beggs SWAN, Julian Sharp - Warren Catchment Council, Keith Bradby - Gondwana Link and Wayne Webb - Wadandi Elder..
Under the FORESTS FOR LIFE plan, 50 million trees will be grown over 40,000 hectares to yield 450,000 - 600,000 cubic metres of high quality structural or appearance grade sawlogs per year.
These high value timber trees will be grown across in the South West and Great Southern in association with existing farm and food production. Two regions extending 90kms from Manjimup and Albany have been suggested for the project.
They have identified 4 Eastern states eucalypts that could be suitable alternatives for local hardwoods, Sydney Bluegum, Red Ironbark, Sugar Gum and Spotted Gum. In addition to the Eucalypts they have acknowledged the need to plant 30 million pine (Pinaster and Radiata) trees
The plan includes an ambitious Landcare proposal to improve water quality, manage salinity and provide wildlife habitat. The plan has been developed in close consultation with local experts and would bring multiple benefits to farmers and the region. It could also generate up to 940 new jobs in the timber industry.
The WA Forest Alliance and Warren Catchment Council are excited to be hosting this forum in Manjimup as we take another step towards bringing the Forests For Life farm forestry and Landcare vision to life.
The proposal has attracted widespread and enthusiastic backing and is moving into more detailed planning and preparation. Register your interest now through Facebook or with Jess Beckerling, Convener, WA Forest Alliance 0488 777 592
(Photo below shows the turnout in Margaret River on 16th February)
Speakers include Jess Beckerling - WAFA, Duncan Beggs SWAN, Julian Sharp - Warren Catchment Council, Keith Bradby - Gondwana Link and Wayne Webb - Wadandi Elder..
Under the FORESTS FOR LIFE plan, 50 million trees will be grown over 40,000 hectares to yield 450,000 - 600,000 cubic metres of high quality structural or appearance grade sawlogs per year.
These high value timber trees will be grown across in the South West and Great Southern in association with existing farm and food production. Two regions extending 90kms from Manjimup and Albany have been suggested for the project.
They have identified 4 Eastern states eucalypts that could be suitable alternatives for local hardwoods, Sydney Bluegum, Red Ironbark, Sugar Gum and Spotted Gum. In addition to the Eucalypts they have acknowledged the need to plant 30 million pine (Pinaster and Radiata) trees
The plan includes an ambitious Landcare proposal to improve water quality, manage salinity and provide wildlife habitat. The plan has been developed in close consultation with local experts and would bring multiple benefits to farmers and the region. It could also generate up to 940 new jobs in the timber industry.
The WA Forest Alliance and Warren Catchment Council are excited to be hosting this forum in Manjimup as we take another step towards bringing the Forests For Life farm forestry and Landcare vision to life.
The proposal has attracted widespread and enthusiastic backing and is moving into more detailed planning and preparation. Register your interest now through Facebook or with Jess Beckerling, Convener, WA Forest Alliance 0488 777 592
(Photo below shows the turnout in Margaret River on 16th February)
