What is Farm Forestry?
Farm Forestry is the sustainable management of native forests on private land for a range of benefits including timber production, biodiversity conservation, pest and weed control, fire management, and the preservation of Aboriginal cultural values.
Sustainable Farm Forestry Services
We specialise in farm forestry services tailored to agricultural properties across Northern New South Wales. Our expertise extends to a wide range of farms, from arable and pastoral to mixed-use properties.
With decades of experience, we help landowners unlock the full potential of their forests. Our services include:
- Agroforestry and Silvopasture: Enhancing land use by integrating trees with pasture, optimising soil health, and improving overall land productivity.
- Forest Thinning or Single Tree Selection: Reducing fire risk and promoting forest health through strategic thinning, including removal of invasive species in line with the Land Management Code. Read more in our blog – How to turn my trees into a healthy working forest.
- Bushfire Mitigation: Assist with implementing measures to help safeguard your property from bushfires.
- Access Road Creation: Developing new access roads for easier forest management and operational efficiency.
- Income Diversification: Exploring new revenue streams through sustainable forest management practices. Find out how much your trees are worth in our blog – Our guide to Australian timber values by species.
What farmers say about SFM
Want to hear from one of our farmers? Read our blog: Sustainable Forest Management on a Northern NSW Agricultural Property to find out why SFM are experts in seamlessly integrating forest management into existing property management plans for maximum benefit and minimum disruption.
Want to better manage your farm forest?
Our goal is to support you in creating a long-term, sustainable forest management plan that benefits you and for generations to come. Contact us or call Siman and the SFM team on 1300 367 378 today to learn more about how we can help you achieve these goals and get started with a free no-obligation forest assessment. We’ll assess your forest tree species, age, health, and access to provide you with a recommended active forest management plan and timber valuation.