Gelliondale Nursery

Growing trees right from the start

HVP owns and operates a world-class forest nursery at Gelliondale in South Gippsland. With an annual production capacity of approximately 10-12 million trees, our nursery plays a vital role in the plantation life cycle.
Our nursery supplies all the trees needed of our needs for both replanting sites for the next plantation lifecycle, and also new plantations being established. HVP also markets seed, seedlings and cuttings surplus to our requirements.

A local employer

Beyond tree production, the nursery plays a vital role in the local community. During the peak season from April to September each year, up to 90 casual staff are employed at Gelliondale, making HVP a significant employer for Yarram and the surrounding areas.

Research

We undertake genetics research and selection taking into account important factors toward a successful tree crop, including:
• wood density, branching, form
• growth rate, and
• pests, disease, climate change.
To realise the research gains, trees of different characteristics are despatched to match the varied growing conditions across HVP’s estate.