AUSTRALIAN BLUEGUM PLANTATIONS
In the past few years , the world economy has made it a difficult time for Australian businesses with products seeking to export outside of the domestic market . But while many have struggled , others are on the rise .
Among them is Australian Bluegum Plantations Pty Ltd . With 110,000 hectares of Bluegum ( Eucalyptus globulus ) plantations spread across Western Australia , South Australia and Victoria , ABP is in the business of producing premium wood fibre for the pulp and paper sectors . By exploring new markets and vertically
integrating its operations , the fledgling venture is striving to become a successful integrated forestry business .
Growing the Business from Scratch Every business has to start somewhere and with Australian Bluegum Plantations it commenced with the acquisition of a large plantation estate and the purchase of additional plantations adjacent to these plantations , as well as two port operations . “ In November 2009 , we purchased 93,000 hectares of
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