For The Love Of Trees Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:08:28 -0500 http://oan.org.au en-au © 2026 For The Love Of Trees yes 66626b95-53f5-58d0-b639-50a2b74fb5aa Otway Agroforestry Network episodic false A podcast from the Otway Agroforestry Network.  

We encourage farmers to plant trees for the reasons that matter to them.  

Trees on farms are important for livestock welfare and can improve the water quality in our creeks and streams.  

Agroforestry trees expand and connect wildlife habitats, capture and store carbon dioxide, reduce the need to harvest our public native forests and provide regional business and employment opportunities.

OAN (Otway Agroforestry Network Ltd) is a grassroots Australian landcare group. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Otway Agroforestry Network https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bmhfdwb7izxj67mp524kg0n0p1cx?.jpg For The Love Of Trees http://oan.org.au Case Studies - Matthias Case Studies - Matthias One of a series of interviews with Otway Agroforestry Network members.  

Find out why people plant trees, what benefits they gain and how they overcome obstacles.   

Episode 3:  Matthias

A video version can be accessed on our website oan.org.au

]]> One of a series of interviews with Otway Agroforestry Network members.  

Find out why people plant trees, what benefits they gain and how they overcome obstacles.   

Episode 3:  Matthias

A video version can be accessed on our website oan.org.au

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-14500140 Wed, 01 May 2024 16:00:00 +1000 618 2 3 full false Case Studies - David Case Studies - David One of a series of interviews with Otway Agroforestry Network members.  

Find out why people plant trees, what benefits they gain and how they overcome obstacles.   

Episode 2:  David

A video version can be accessed on our website oan.org.au

]]> One of a series of interviews with Otway Agroforestry Network members.  

Find out why people plant trees, what benefits they gain and how they overcome obstacles.   

Episode 2:  David

A video version can be accessed on our website oan.org.au

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-14499974 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +1100 809 2 2 full false Case Studies - John and Karen Case Studies - John and Karen One of a series of interviews with Otway Agroforestry Network members.  

Find out why people plant trees, what benefits they gain and how they overcome obstacles.   

Episode 1:  John and Karen

A video version can be accessed on our website oan.org.au

]]> One of a series of interviews with Otway Agroforestry Network members.  

Find out why people plant trees, what benefits they gain and how they overcome obstacles.   

Episode 1:  John and Karen

A video version can be accessed on our website oan.org.au

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-14499167 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +1100 844 2 1 full false What are the environmental benefits of tree growing? What are the environmental benefits of tree growing? OAN (Otway Agroforestry Network Ltd) is a Landcare group based in southwest Victoria, Australia.  

The Network educates and encourages landholders to establish and manage trees on their properties for all the reasons important to the landholder whether it be for sheltering farm stock and crops, controlling soil erosion and dryland salinity, enhancing property values, sequestering carbon generating alternative sources of income and all the while reaping many and varied environmental benefits for the property and the wider community.  

For over 27 years of mentoring landscape change, it is clearly evident that the OAN approach is working.

]]> OAN (Otway Agroforestry Network Ltd) is a Landcare group based in southwest Victoria, Australia.  

The Network educates and encourages landholders to establish and manage trees on their properties for all the reasons important to the landholder whether it be for sheltering farm stock and crops, controlling soil erosion and dryland salinity, enhancing property values, sequestering carbon generating alternative sources of income and all the while reaping many and varied environmental benefits for the property and the wider community.  

For over 27 years of mentoring landscape change, it is clearly evident that the OAN approach is working.

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-9069828 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +1000 2743 1 6 full false It's not about the trees, it's not about the land, it's about us! It's not about the trees, it's not about the land, it's about us! What gets us up in the morning?  What makes us tick?  Why are we doing the things we do on our properties?  Why do we love what we do?  In this episode, members of the OAN discuss aesthetics, wellbeing, livelihoods, capital value, listening to the birds and enjoying the work we do on our farms.

]]> What gets us up in the morning?  What makes us tick?  Why are we doing the things we do on our properties?  Why do we love what we do?  In this episode, members of the OAN discuss aesthetics, wellbeing, livelihoods, capital value, listening to the birds and enjoying the work we do on our farms.

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-9070021 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +1000 2421 1 5 full false Why are we part of the OAN and what's our passion? Why are we part of the OAN and what's our passion? The Otway Agroforestry Network is a vibrant community run Landcare group that encourages farmers to establish and manage trees for reasons important to them- to shelter stock and crops; control soil erosion and dryland salinity; provide environmental services; enhance property values; and, if at all possible, generate alternative sources of income. 

After 27 years of active community engagement, it is clearly evident that our approach is working and leading to landscape change.

]]> The Otway Agroforestry Network is a vibrant community run Landcare group that encourages farmers to establish and manage trees for reasons important to them- to shelter stock and crops; control soil erosion and dryland salinity; provide environmental services; enhance property values; and, if at all possible, generate alternative sources of income. 

After 27 years of active community engagement, it is clearly evident that our approach is working and leading to landscape change.

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-8883775 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000 1841 1 4 full false The agricultural benefits of trees The agricultural benefits of trees The Otway Agroforestry Network encourages landowners to plant their trees and shrubs for reasons that are important to them.  

It can be a whole range of reasons and services from biodiversity to carbon sequestration, from fire protection to animal welfare, from shade and shelter to mill logs.  The sky’s the limit!

]]> The Otway Agroforestry Network encourages landowners to plant their trees and shrubs for reasons that are important to them.  

It can be a whole range of reasons and services from biodiversity to carbon sequestration, from fire protection to animal welfare, from shade and shelter to mill logs.  The sky’s the limit!

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-8883733 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000 2025 1 3 full false What types of products can the trees on our farm provide? What types of products can the trees on our farm provide? The panel discussion in this episode looks at the whole idea of what “forestry” is and how farmers are growing forest products that suit their individual needs and are inspiring others to think outside the box!  Biochar, firewood, cut flowers, seed products, native foods, shiitake mushrooms are just some of the products discussed.

]]> The panel discussion in this episode looks at the whole idea of what “forestry” is and how farmers are growing forest products that suit their individual needs and are inspiring others to think outside the box!  Biochar, firewood, cut flowers, seed products, native foods, shiitake mushrooms are just some of the products discussed.

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-8883785 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000 2208 1 2 full false Introduction: What is the Otway Agroforestry Network? Introduction: What is the Otway Agroforestry Network? Meet the crew behind the OAN as they discuss their individual stories about tree growing and their passions and interests in the exciting field of trees on farms.

]]> Meet the crew behind the OAN as they discuss their individual stories about tree growing and their passions and interests in the exciting field of trees on farms.

]]> Otway Agroforestry Network Buzzsprout-9069796 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +1000 1033 1 1 full false