The current method in forestry is to plant radiata pine on a rotation of about 30 years. Superior returns with a shorter funding period can be achieved by planting poplars. Therefore the capital outlay period is reduced. Poplar trees can be planted on pasture and normal pastoral farming take place under them. Therefore industry can enter into a partnership on better quality farmland using forest rights legislation and avoid land purchase costs.
Plantings can take place closer to the port lowering final transport costs and maximising profits.
Genebank International Limited specialises in advising on Poplar Agroforestry. We have a wide range of experience establishing and marketing poplar. A poplar agroforestry planting can be costed, established, and managed for your CO2 offset requirements.