If you don't have the free Acrobat reader, it can be obtained from the Adobe site . This report examines long term trends in stumpage the price of wood in standing trees. It focuses on stumpage of publicly owned radiata pine sawlogs in South Australia. The report also presents recent price trends for selected forest products, and stumpage received by small-scale growers around Australia. Revenue from exports of Australian woodchips improves the financial viability of log production in Australia.
Japan is the world s largest importer of woodchips.
In recognition of these facts, and following the Know your markets advice, this report looks at selected features of woodchip trade between Australia and Japan. Many companies are seeking to increase the area of their plantation forests by leasing in or buying lands, or by forming joint ventures with farmers or other landholders. This report looks at lease arrangements on offer from plantation companies. The information will be useful to those who want to consider leasing out their lands. Trade in carbon credits has the potential to make forestry more profitable, and enhance the environment at the same time.