VIC FIELD TRIP: Thinning Day at Lal Lal Biorich Plantation

Discover the practice and benefits of thinning young forest plantations.

Forestry Australia and the Ballarat Region Treegrowers, with the support of the Victorian Trees on Farms Incubator Program, invite you to join a field day at the Lal Lal Biorich Plantation, in collaboration with wood4good.

Date: Friday 27 November 2026 | Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Lal Lal Biorich Plantation, Lal Lal Falls Road, Lal Lal, Victoria

About the Field Trip

The field day will focus on the practical techniques and benefits of thinning young forest stands, providing participants with an opportunity to observe thinning operations firsthand and learn more about plantation management.

An optional networking dinner will also be held on Thursday 26 November, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow participants ahead of the field trip.

  • Learn about the practice and benefits of thinning young forest plantations.
  • Observe thinning operations firsthand and hear from Ben Boxshall (wood4good) about a range of silvicultural tools and practices.
  • Hear from Oli Moraes about the DJAARA Forest Gardening Strategy.
  • Participate in the maintenance of the demonstration site and Slab Hut.
  • Connect with fellow tree growers and forestry professionals.

Registrations 
Forestry Australia Members: $0 | Non-members: $10
Registrations close: Monday 23 November 2026.

PROGRAM

Thursday 26 November  – Optional Networking Dinner
7:00pm: Dinner at the Gordon Hotel, Gordon, Victoria.

Friday 27 November
10:00am – 2:30pm: Field Day at Lal Lal Biorich Plantation

Equipment
Please wear appropriate clothing and bring wet weather gear, a hard hat, high-visibility clothing and sturdy footwear.

Meals

  • Thursday – Optional Networking Dinner: Dinner and drinks will be at your own expense. Please indicate whether you plan to attend when registering so we can confirm numbers with the venue.
  • Friday – Field Trip: Morning tea and a BBQ lunch will be provided.

Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

Transport
Self-drive. Please arrange your own transport to and from the field trip.

Forestry Australia Code of Conduct
As part of the registration process, all participants must acknowledge and agree to the Forestry Australia Code of Conduct.

Forestry Australia Risk & Safety Acknowledgement
As part of the registration process, all participants must acknowledge and agree to the Forestry Australia Risk & Safety Acknowledgement.