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episode 19: #19 Planting trees to build capital and reach conservation goals with Rowan Reid
One of the pillars of agroforestry is the production of timber as a product of farmers. Rowan has been working for the past 30 years as an academic and farmer, developing a unique approach to agroforestry. He explains the importance of timber on farms, firstly as a key tool for conservation and sustainability objectives, and only secondly as a valid source of capital gain and financial return for a farm. Realistically speaking, why and how should farmers integrate trees? What should they expect from this new venture? Rowan's vast experience comes out in each of his answers. Enjoy!
• TABLE OF CONTENTS
01:56 Rowan’s background and farm introduction
08:20 Why his interest agroforestry
12:20 Why and how to create high quality timber
22:30 Economic viability of small scale high quality timber
31:20 How to integrate trees on farms and controversial thoughts
43:10 The reasons for planting trees on your farm
58:10 The risks of planting trees for timber
01:06:30 Dealing with the challenges of knowledge requirements
01:13:25 The reasons for planting a diversity of species
01:19:40 Creating high value timber in difficult climatic contexts
01:31:40 Tree species attributes we must look for
01:37:20 The right scale for a farmer
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http://www.agroforestry.net.au/
Rowan's book: 'Heartwood'
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