Big planting season lays foundation for future forests

OneFortyOne’s 2026 planting season has wrapped up, marking the start of the next generation of forests across the Green Triangle.

Supported by favourable seasonal rainfall, the Glencoe Nursery dispatched almost 6.5million seedlings to forest growers across the region, including OneFortyOne’s own estate.

Estate manager Marcel Griffiths said the planting operation was bigger than ever, with five planting crews working across 45 days, reestablishing 3,143 hectares of land – including OneFortyOne’s recently acquired Limestone Estate in South Western Victoria.

“This year we sent 2,635,200 seedlings across the border to re-establish parts of Limestone Estate,” Marcel said.

“This established new radiata pine forests across 1,470 hectares of the estate.”

Nursery manager Craig Torney said the busy season needed a team effort across the supply chain.

“What stood out this season was the great communication across the entire process, from the Glencoe Nursery team through to delivery drivers and planting contractors,” Craig said.

“It’s always rewarding to see the nursery alive with action, and everyone working together and powering through another season.”

The nursery delivered a total of 6,467,500 seedlings, of which 5,597,855 were planted in OneFortyOne forests.

“The team did an amazing job coordinating an already full schedule while bringing Limestone Estate into the planting program,” Marcel said.

“Their professionalism and commitment ensured a safe and efficient operation and laid the foundations for the next generation of forests.”