TREES ON FARM UTILISATION PROGRAM

### 🌳 Trees on Farm Utilisation Program The **Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action (DEECA)** is seeking to establish a panel of qualified forestry professionals to support the **Trees on Farm Utilisation Program** in Victoria. This tender aims to create a flexible, reliable pool of experts to deliver plantation assessments across the state. #### 📋 Scope of Work - **Panel Establishment:** Successful applicants will join a standing offer arrangement for a two-year term. - **Initial Deliverables:** The first tranche of work involves plantation assessments for 33 confirmed eligible landowners in North East Victoria. - **Future Opportunities:** Panel members will be invited to submit quotes for subsequent regional assessment packages as they are developed. #### 💡 Key Requirements - Applicants must demonstrate professional forestry expertise. - Engagement is based on program needs and competitive quotes; work is not guaranteed. - The panel remains open for applications throughout the two-year term, allowing for additional professionals to join if they meet mandatory criteria. #### 📅 Important Dates - **Tender Briefing:** 10 April 2026, 10:00 AM (Online via Microsoft Teams). - **RSVP Deadline:** 9 April 2026, 5:00 PM. This opportunity is ideal for forestry consultants and contractors looking to partner with the Victorian government on environmental and agricultural land management initiatives. **Keywords:** Forestry, Plantation Assessment, Land Management, DEECA, Victoria Procurement, Environmental Services, Agricultural Contracting.