Work Offer - Potting 14,000 + seedlings!

Positions vacant!

the Spring planting is due to commence on Monday August 7,  2017. Over 14,000 advanced seedlings of a variety of species will need planting, and 1,000s of seeds need to be sown for next year. We are offering well paid, contract work for 5 fit and versatile people interested in doing 3 - 5 days of tree planting at Robertson. Food, drinks and equipment will be provided, and there are basic amenities on site. You will need to arrange your own transport or hitch a ride with us if you are based between Albion park and Austinmer.

Any volunteers interested in viewing the workings and planting some trees will also be welcomed with hot food, drinks and equipment all provided. Just call with a couple days notice to let us know you're coming.

Over 14,000 firs, pines and spruces will be ready to plant in August

Spruced Shares Floated

Spruced is an innovative company with a focus on producing and developing a diversity of Christmas tree species for the Australian market. As a self-assessed Early Stage Innovative Company (ESIC), Spruced qualifies for a tax incentive on its share offer for all investors, backed by the Federal government. The investment window will close on Monday May 29th. For more details or a copy of the share offer, contact the Managing Director on 0434998609 or via email: ldranson@gmail.com

Autumn BBQ and Transplanting Day

What was originally planned as a relaxed BBQ and site open day soon became a day of tree planting when everyone got involved. This welcome team of reinforcements transplanted over 1400 seedlings in just four hours, where I had expected a full long-weekend of potting and planting for two people. The BBQ Lunch cooked by Ennio on site, was a feast! With roasted chestnuts to boot. Thanks to everyone there for their efforts and I can report that one week on, the trees are all looking great. 

- Lawrence

Douglas fir seedlings ready to plant

The first 2017 Douglas fir seedlings are ready to go, after rocketing to 20cm+ from sowing in just 4 months! 'So what?' you might say? That may sound slow, but these trees are notoriously slow starters, tending to just sit and do frustratingly little for up to a year before deciding to get a move on. This is a great result and means the first round of planting can begin in the next couple of weeks!