The plantation forestry industry on Kangaroo Island currently
consists of an 8,000ha estate, comprising Radiata pine (Pinus
radiata), Tasmanian blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus)
and a small area of Shining gum (E. nitens). There
are around 120ha of farm forestry trials on the Island, including
the local species Sugar gum (E. cladocalyx), Spotted
gum (Corymbia maculata) and Flat topped yate (E.
occidentalis). The industry is aiming to develop a 20-30,000ha
plantation estate, with in excess of 80,000ha on the Island
having been identified as suitable for production forestry.
There are four companies currently involved in this growing
industry on the Island. They are actively involved in developing
infrastructure to support the development of the industry,
including timber processing and loading facilities, to enable
on-Island value-adding and cost effective export of wood
products from the Island.
The peak industry body for plantation and farm forestry is
Private Forestry Kangaroo Island.
Contact the Committee’s Executive officer on 08 8553 2846 for further information. |
