Plantation trial on ex-bauxite mine
This project complements the desktop examination of mine rehabilitation opportunities with practical on-ground trials in East Arnhem land on an ex-bauxite mine . The project will encompass trial plantings of Eucalyptus tetrodonta (Darwin stringybark) in monoculture and mixed species configurations with tailored soil amendments. Darwin stringybark is the dominant canopy species in northern Australian forests […]
Assessment of mine rehabilitation opportunities
This project will provide an overview of mining leases and plans in terms of footprint and opportunities for forestry development. It aims to describe what information, experiences and knowledge are available regarding mine rehabilitation, and outline gaps and needs for further research. It will describe the extent of mine leases and exploration licences to quantify […]
Biomass scoping
This project follows a higher level assessment of biomass utilisation in the region to underpin commercial feasibility of timber harvesting. It will involve a detailed and rigorous assessment of commercial biomass processing options for the industry in the region in order to develop firm recommendations for practical and feasible solutions.
Non-timber benefits to support commercial forestry
This work provides an assessment of current and potential non-timber benefits associated with plantation and native forestry in the Northern Territory. The report explores operational and planned methods suitable and available to the NT to monetise the provision of various ecosystem services. The ACCU scheme and international carbon markets, and other nature markets are examined […]
Species suitability
This project aims to develop a framework to support decision-making about species suitability based on biophysical factors, plantation purpose and product and market opportunities. It will consist of a literature review, historical trial information analysis and targeted stakeholder consultation to inform a tool for species selection suitable for the region. It will focus on a […]
Empowering Aboriginal clans to build forestry based livelihood
This project facilitated a learning exchange between two Aboriginal clans to enable direct clan-to clan knowledge transfer regarding different types of forestry businesses. Each of the two participating clans currently operate a business on their country – Gumatj focused only on native forestry and processing, and Tiwi operating large-scale plantations. Tiwi and Gumatj people have […]
NTOVFH Strategic action plan 2023
The Hub identified the need for an action plan to guide the early development of the Hub’s workplan and implementation of projects to achieve its priorities. The Hub engaged a consultant to assist the Steering committee to formulate a plan to address its objectives for the following two to three years. The project involved confirming […]
Opportunities and barriers for NT forestry expansion
This report presents a summary of the main hindrances to the industry’s expansion in the Northern Territory and outlines where opportunities for growth may be found. It explores the regulatory environment, current land uses and tenures in terms of access and governing laws, and the impact of the industry’s short history on availability of information […]
Land tenure, access and development
For the forestry industry to expand in the Northern Territory, guidance for potential participants is needed. Forestry activities are governed by several Acts, so it has been identified that there is need for a comprehensive information resource. This project focuses on pastoral lease land and Aboriginal freehold land as the most common land tenures in […]
Energy production and infrastructure feasibility study
This project started as an exploration into the utilisation of biomass for energy production, specifically the residues from forestry operations. Early in the project it became evident that energy production alone was not going to be an economically feasible option, however, there is a genuine opportunity to create value locally from the forestry resources by […]
