Forest Data For 2003 Plantings


Partnership NameAverage Prune Height (APH)Pruned SPHAverage DVAverage Tree Height
Woodview Partnership 583.0000372.000018.00009.0000
Whitecliffs Partnership 595.1000373.000016.400010.2000
Pinegrove Partnership 605.2000358.000017.000011.2000
Pinegrove Partnership 615.1000386.000016.500010.2000
Greatwood Partnership 574.9000364.000017.80009.5000


Key Management Activities Completed 2009

  1. Begin second lift pruning operations
  2. GPS mapping of forest boundaries, identify fences and tracks
  3. Continued observations of forest health and monitoring for pests
  4. Spraying for Dothistroma pini in infected forests

Key Management Activities for 2010

  1. Complete all second lift pruning
  2. Assess timing of third lift pruning operations
  3. GPS mapping of forest boundaries, identify fences and tracks
  4. Continued observations of forest health
  5. Identify and destroy pests

Average unit price


Average Unit Price for 2003 plantings
* Prices listed in Thousands

Secondary Market Activity


Sold Since: 1 January 2009
Average Price: $6,060
Price Range: $5,000 - $6,800
Number Sold: 5

Forest Manager's Comments:

For second lift pruning operations we will target a 5.0 metre prune lift ensuring each tree retains a minimum green crown of 3.5 metres, we also aim for an average stocking of 350 sph (stems per hectare). Completion of second lift in Greatwood 57 is scheduled for May 2010, we will also look at completing second lift pruning in Woodview 58 around the same time. First lift pruning in Scotts Bush No. 63 commenced in April 2009. Forest data collect by GFM Ltd show positive results; final pruning is scheduled for early 2011.

Grazing of sheep has commenced in most of the Partnerships. The grazing process not only assists with operational work but also keeps grass short for the drier summer months when fire risks are greatest.

GFM Ltd
Forest Manager
April 2010