Regenerative forestry

Global consumer research indicates strong expectations around responsible land management: more than 80% of consumers expect companies to avoid deforestation, 86% seek to avoid products that harm biodiversity, and around 70% want products that do not contribute to climate change. At the same time, the Australian Government has identified the need for one billion additional trees in plantations by 2030 to meet future timber and fibre demand.

Regenerative forestry offers a more balanced approach. It prioritises soil health, biodiversity, species diversity, ecological rotation (rather than purely economic cycles), and the protection of below-ground ecosystems. The focus is not simply on harvesting trees, but on sustaining living forest systems over time.

In Wedderburn, we have secured former grazing land to begin this work in practice. A portion of the property will be dedicated to soil regeneration and native tree establishment, with planting commencing in late 2024. As the forest matures, selective harvesting will occur alongside wildlife inspections to ensure habitat protection and ongoing regeneration.