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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roadmap to markets
This project report provides a detailed understanding of the specific infrastructure needs for the forestry industry in the Hub area to support it to progress from the growing stage to getting products to markets.
Indigenous Engagement Strategy and Framework
Develop a framework and strategy for Indigenous Engagement by applying free, prior and informed consent principles to inform on industry opportunities and practicalities. A formal report will result in outlining an Indigenous Engagement Protocol for forestry practices, research and commercial opportunities across Northern Australia. This is a joint investment between the North Queensland and NT […]
NT & Ord Valley supply chain and infrastructure analysis
To inform industry and government on potential weaknesses in the forestry supply chain. The report draws upon interviews and other sources and provides a broad analysis of the current state of the NT forestry industry including sectors and businesses, history, climate, economic and political environment, and an outline of growth opportunities as well as barriers […]
Emerging Forestry Opportunities for Northern Australia using GIS Hotspot Analysis
A GIS is a digital system used to store, manage, analyse, display and communicate landscape related information and its influencing factors, drivers, and constraints. The purpose of this foundational GIS tool is to allow Hub projects and Hub Stakeholders the ability to organise and visualize spatial data for forestry across Northern Australia. Various publicly available […]
