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.
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 […]
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 […]
Increasing First Nations participation in the Northern Australian forestry sector
A significant proportion of the Hub‘s land area is Indigenous owned with numerous communities in remote areas surrounded by forests. Forest-based enterprises offer opportunities for First Nations peoples to develop livelihoods and skills required in the forestry industry. The purpose of this project is to outline what is needed to develop comprehensive training frameworks to […]
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.
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 […]
