The value of bushy paddocks

Posted on 11 April, 2016 by Connecting Country

Eagle-eyed Connecting Country supporter Max Kay let us know about a recent article in the Weekly Times newspaper (16 March 2016, page 40). The article describes some recent research findings that rural properties in Victoria containing a mix of native vegetation and paddocks typically sell for more than properties with treeless paddocks alone (all else being equal). The research also found that native vegetation added an additional economic value to the land in ways that varied from person-to-person and farm-to-farm, but included aspects such as the provision of shelter for livestock, wind protection, water quality increases, groundwater/salinty reductions, reduced erosion, assistance to nature conservation and an overall more pleasant place to live for the landholder(s) and their family.

Research shows that properties with trees are worth more than those without.

A scanned copy of this Weekly Times article is attached (click here).

There was a similar recent article in The Age newspaper about this same research (click here).

Connecting Country can provide support to landholders who would like to see more trees on their property. Click here to find out more or contact Jarrod on 5472-1594.