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What Is the Farm Forestry Model?
The Farm Forestry Model represents the accumulated knowledge and experience of NZ Farm Forestry Association members — practical, high performing farmers and rural landowners, with over 50 years of growing trees for profit (and pleasure) as an integral part of their long term commitment to sustainable land management.
In fact, we're proud to say Association members have been practising integrated land use strategies for decades, long before the concepts of 'sustainability' and 'environmental sustainability' achieved their current prominence.
Today, trees have an even more vital role to play in offsetting the impacts of climate change.
Trees for the environment
Trees provide a large range on environmental benefits.
Besides being the "lungs of the planet", trees and
forests hold soil together, preventing erosion and
cycling nutrients thus preventing nutrient and soil
loss. Water quality is thus improved. Biodiversity
increases in forests and trees provide sanctuaries for
wildlife. more...
Trees for farm productivity
Shelterbelts of trees can increase pasture
productivity by providing a warmer microclimate. These
trees can also yield valuable timber or fibre and can
increase overall farm income. more...
Trees for timber
Timber is a fantastic renewable resource. The carbon
footprint from using trees as a building material is
far lees than competing materials such as steel and
concrete. Furthermore, wood is an attractive and warm
material to work with and live with. more...
Trees for show
Trees are a very attractive setting in any landscape.
Deciduous trees provide wonderful autumn colours,
while evergreen trees provide a forest setting, shade
and tranquility. more...
Trees for animal welfare
Trees provide shelter and shade for animals. With
better conditions and welfare comes healthier animals
and higher productivity with less disease. Trees can
also provide fodder in times of feed shortage. more...
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Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of chainsaws,
lawn mowers and other petrol-powered garden equipment such as trimmers
and leaf blowers, as well as one of the world's largest producers
of garden tractors. Husqvarna is also one of the world's largest
producers of cutting equipment for the construction and stone industries.
The product offering comprises equipment for both consumers and
professional users.
Husqvarna Outdoor Products,
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