Species
Plantings include a range of endemic, and other native tree and understorey species. There is also a one-hectare (PIRSA) demonstration pine plantation. There are no plans to extend this plot.
The composition of the woodlots have and will change with time as experience informs management detail and market preference. They have been chosen mainly with both firewood and some saw log production in mind. At present the main species planted are:
The composition of the woodlots have and will change with time as experience informs management detail and market preference. They have been chosen mainly with both firewood and some saw log production in mind. At present the main species planted are:
- Melaleuca uncinata (for brush fencing)
- Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum
- Eucalyptus maculata - Spotted Gum
- Eucalyptus grandis - Swamp/Flooded Gum
- Eucalyptus leucoxylon - South Australian Bluegum
- Eucalyptus globulus - Tasmanian Bluegum
- Acacia mearnsii - Native Wattle
- Pinus radiata - Pine
- Tagasaste - False Lucerne Tree