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Australian experiences of farm forestry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 May 2002

DIGBY RACE ,
IRENE GUIJT  and
PETER KANOWSKI
DIGBY RACE
Affiliation:
Department of Forestry, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
IRENE GUIJT
Affiliation:
International Institute for Environment & Development, London, & Visiting Research Fellow, Department of Forestry, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
PETER KANOWSKI
Affiliation:
Department of Forestry, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
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Abstract

Farm forestry is increasingly promoted in many countries as a land-use option which is likely to provide benefits in terms of improving the viability of agriculture, developing additional timber resources for industry, and enhancing regional development. This paper draws upon experiences of farm forestry in Australia to identify some lessons for its development that may be relevant to other countries. The paper provides an overview of farm forestry in the Australian context and reports on a recent review of leading case studies to provide some insights into means of future development. Three case studies are included to illustrate the diverse nature, and multiple benefits sought, of farm forestry. The important requirements of landholders pioneering farm forestry relate to: managing risks, participating in research and development, contributing to information exchange, addressing key farm issues, developing in-depth farm knowledge, establishing links with government and/or industry, and contributing to long-term community values.

Keywords

case studiessocio-economic and environmental benefitsgovernment policy and programmes
Type
Research Article
Information
Environmental Conservation , Volume 25 , Issue 3 , September 1998 , pp. 234 - 243
Copyright
© 1998 Foundation for Environmental Conservation

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