The Murray Region Forestry Hub, in partnership with the North East Catchment Management Authority, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, and Wangaratta Rural City Council is proud to present an informative landholder forum aimed at empowering you with practical and research-backed insights into the benefits of integrating forestry into farming systems.

This free event will take place on 27 June 2025 in Wangaratta, featuring a range of topics presented by leading specialists.

"The forum is aimed to ensure landholders get access to well researched information to make informed decisions about their own properties. More trees on land can have benefits for the landholder and broader community through flow on economic stimulus. We are very excited to provide the opportunity for the questions to be answered and to ensure landholders are connecting with the right people to aid the decision making process" said Ms Carlie Porteous (MRFH).

The forum, Boost Your Farm’s Future: Unlock the Power of Trees for Productivity and Biodiversity, will provide farmers and landowners with factual information regarding the opportunities for trees on privately owned land, based on federally funded research outcomes from Hubs, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA), Australian Forest & Wood Innovations (AFWI), and other key industry bodies.

Forum Topics:

• Setting the scene, why trees belong on land.
• Growing Together: Navigating the investment and challenges of farm forestry in partnership with landowners.
• Forestry / Biodiversity Plantings: Exploring the future of forestry and biodiversity plantings from an economic, social, and environmental perspective.
• Case Study 1: Drawing perspective from a family farm experience
• Case Study 2: Presenting a case study on the role of forestry and biodiversity plantings in farming systems and emissions balance.
• Economic Aspects: Discussing the economics of establishing a forestry development. Socio and regional contribution and market opportunity.
• Turning Trees into Income: A simple guide to earning carbon credits on your land.
• Risk Management: Managing risk in carbon projects: identifying key risks and pitfalls in plantation forestry carbon project structures.
• Responsible forestry, biodiversity and the role of certification.

This forum presents an opportunity for landowners to explore practical strategies for integrating trees into their farming practices, boosting both productivity and environmental sustainability. 

📍 Event Details:
🗓️ Date: 27 June 2025
📌 Venue: Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre
⏰ Time: Forum 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM followed by Networking opportunity with drinks & canapes from 3.30pm

Join us for this essential forum and unlock the potential of trees for a more productive and sustainable future! 

Presenters         

DISCLAIMER: This event is coordinated by the Murray Region Forestry Hub with funding from the Australian Government, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.