LANDHOLDERS are invited to a free forum in Wangaratta this Friday, 27 June to learn about the benefits of integrating trees into farming systems.

The Murray Region Forestry Hub, in partnership with the North East Catchment Management Authority, the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, and Wangaratta Rural City Council are hosting the event titled "Boost Your Farm’s Future: Unlock the Power of Trees for Productivity and Biodiversity".

The forum will provide farmers and landholders with factual information regarding opportunities for trees on private land, based on federally funded research from Hubs, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA), Australian Forest & Wood Innovations (AFWI), and other industry bodies.

"The forum is aimed to ensure landholders get access to well-researched information to make informed decisions about their own properties," Ms Carlie Porteous from the Murray Region Forestry Hub said.

"More trees on land can have benefits for the landholder and broader community through flow-on economic stimulus.

“We are very excited to provide the opportunity for the questions to be answered and to ensure landholders are connecting with the right people to aid the decision-making process."

Topics to be covered include the rationale for incorporating trees on farms, navigating investment and challenges in farm forestry, the future of forestry and biodiversity plantings from economic, social, and environmental perspectives, case studies of farm forestry experiences, the economics of forestry development, earning carbon credits, managing risks in carbon projects, and the role of responsible forestry and biodiversity certification.

The forum will run from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, followed by networking, drinks and canapes.

To register visit trybooking.com/events/landing/1377917