There's always another job on the list up here. These are the things we're working towards at Tower Hill. They're plans, not promises, and plenty of them need approvals before a sod gets turned.
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Some of the timber may come from our own sustainably managed trees, milled right here on the farm.
Our big goal is to drought proof the farm. On top of the swales already dug (see regenerative farming), next on the list:
We'd like to add more water storage on the farm, with extra tanks to catch and hold water where it's needed. We're also looking into a possible bore. That's subject to a site assessment and any water and drilling approvals it needs, so it's a plan for now rather than a sure thing.
We plan to put up internal fencing around our gardens and orchards, to keep stock and wildlife out of the planted areas while the young trees and plants get established. It means the animals can keep grazing nearby without undoing all the planting work.
We're looking at virtual fencing for our cattle, using GPS collars to set digital paddocks instead of building new fences. It's still being explored and is subject to Tasmanian animal welfare rules. You can read more in our future plans for regenerative farming.
We're in the early stages of exploring a small caravan park and tiny house village at Tower Hill, with a mix of long-stay sites, short stays and possibly a few remote cabins. The idea is a low-impact, off-grid community where residents and guests live alongside the farm and can buy our produce. Everything is still subject to feasibility, council planning approval and any other approvals needed, so there's no timeframe yet. We're not taking bookings or expressions of interest at this stage.
One day we'd love to offer a range of places to stay, from private cabins and a few nicer stays tucked away with views over the Fingal Valley, right through to rough bush camping. None of these are available yet.
Early-stage idea only. Subject to feasibility, council planning approval and any other approvals needed. No timeframe yet, and we're not taking bookings.
Bush camping and hunting stays are already running. See camping and hunting.
We'd like to open the gate for events, workshops and farm days once more work on the property is finished, so people can see the swales, trees and animals up close.
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