Free seedlings for WA private land owners

Farm Forestry Assist provides free radiata or pinaster pine seedlings to private land owners to help establish new pine plantations.

Overview

Farm Forestry Assist provides private landowners in WA with free, high-quality radiata or pinaster pine seedlings to establish a new pine plantation.

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• be a private landowner in Western Australia, whose land is located within a Softwood Industry Hub as outlined in the Softwood Industry Strategy

Your proposed plantation must:

• be between 20ha (minimum) - 50ha (maximum) in size
• be within the >600mm annual rainfall zone
• be within the softwood industry zone for commercial harvesting
• have well drained soils with a minimum depth of 2.5m (not saline)
• meet the guidelines for softwood establishment
• meet local government planning obligations in relation to fire protection and firebreak establishment and maintenance
• be established during the winter 2029 planting season

How do you apply?

Prior to completing an expression of interest, landowners should check with a Farm Forestry advisor as to the suitability of their property.

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Farm Forestry Assist.