ONEFORTYONE has wrapped up its annual planting season, establishing another generation of forests throughout the Green Triangle.<\/p>\n
Despite a dry few months, millions of healthy seedlings were dispatched from the OneFortyOne Glencoe Nursery to forest growers across the region, including OneFortyOne\u2019s own estate and a range of other forestry operations.<\/p>\n
Nursery manager Craig Torney said thanks to a new shed and infrastructure improvements, most operations are now undercover, reducing the impact of weather and creating a more comfortable working environment for the nursery team.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe nursery was buzzing during what was another busy season,\u201d Craig said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was great to see our upgraded facility in full operation.\u201d<\/p>\n
The nursery supplies seedlings not only for OneFortyOne\u2019s forests but also for a range of forest growers across the Green Triangle.<\/p>\n
The OneFortyOne estate team works together closely to coordinate the complex delivery program, ensuring each planting crew receives the right trees at the right time.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know what trees need to go where and to which planting crew at what time,\u201d Craig said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis good management means the program is spread out over eight or nine weeks, rather than being compressed into a shorter, more intense period.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCombined with our upgraded systems, it made the season far less hectic and we\u2019ve definitely seen and heard that feedback from our nursery team.\u201d<\/p>\n
OneFortyOne Estate Manager Marcel Griffiths said the planting program covered 1,826 hectares, supported by three dedicated planting crews working tirelessly over 51 workdays.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Nursery and silviculture teams delivered an outstanding performance this season,\u201d Marcel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir coordination and professionalism ensured the program ran smoothly and efficiently.\u201d<\/p>\n
With planting complete, focus now shifts to ensuring these seedlings establish well and grow into healthy, productive forests.<\/p>\n
PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE HILL<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ONEFORTYONE has wrapped up its annual planting season, establishing another generation of forests throughout the Green Triangle. Despite a dry few months, millions of healthy seedlings were dispatched from the OneFortyOne Glencoe Nursery to forest growers across the region, including OneFortyOne\u2019s own estate and a range of other forestry operations. Nursery manager Craig Torney said […]<\/p>\n