Trees have the power to inspire awe and wonder. For generations they have been used to beautify the landscape.
Trees have many attributes. Plantings for timber, livestock shelter, shade, fodder, soil conservation and biodiversity can deliver significant benefits. Each adds capital value to your farm as well as character and visual appeal.
The New Zealand climate offers many tree choices. There’s no real limit to what you can achieve once you get started.
Tree Planting guides
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Trees for fodder
Growing trees for fodder is one way to mitigate the risk of feed shortages in times of drought.
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Trees for shade
The right trees planted in the right place will provide excellent shade for livestock.
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Trees for shelter
Carefully designed shelter plantings have the potential to provide many benefits to farms.
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Trees for soil conservation
The planned planting of trees for soil conservation can prevent erosion.
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Trees for timber
Trees on farms have the potential to deliver multiple benefits throughout their rotation.
