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Trees at Work on the Farm – Infographic

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Trees at Work on the Farm: Exploring Agroforestry with Students

Trees do more than provide timber—they’re hard at work supporting productive, sustainable farms across Australia.

This free to download infographic introduces students to the many roles trees can play on farms, including:

• Providing shade and shelter for livestock
• Improving soil health and reducing erosion
• Storing carbon and enhancing water infiltration
• Supporting biodiversity and wildlife corridors
• Adding beauty, liveability, and diversified income to rural landscapes

From paddock windbreaks and streamside buffers to plantation rotations and wildlife corridors, this printable PDF resource provides a student-friendly entry point to understanding the role of trees on farms and integrated land management. It’s ideal for use in Years 5–10 Design and Technologies (Food & Fibre), Agriculture, Geography, Science, HASS or cross-curricular sustainability projects.

Agroforestry and Integrated Land Management:
This visual resource supports student understanding of how trees contribute to sustainable farming systems—improving soil and water quality, providing windbreaks and shelter, enhancing biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and creating additional income through timber, seed, or fruit production.

Download and print as a classroom poster or use as a discussion prompt during units on environmental change, biomes, natural resources, or sustainable land use.

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