Strategically located farm trees and native vegetation can:

• improve agricultural production;
• protect stock, soils, water and wildlife;
• improve the capital value of rural properties.

Droughts have the effect of favouring some trees and shrubs while adversely affecting others. Landholders can observe which trees have performed best in their areas, and incorporate good tree management practices into their property management plan and drought-managing strategy.

This Primefact includes information on:

• recovery of mature paddock trees;
• recovery of trees and shrubs lopped for fodder;
• management of existing native vegetation areas;
• planning new plantings.