AIM(S):, To assess the growth and biodiversity values of tree plantings of a range of ages, species,, sites, soils, establishment techniques and management in the Namoi Valley;, To provide information for communicating with farmers the environmental benefits of tree, plantings in cotton growing areas of the Namoi Valley, focusing on biodiversity values;, To use the results in the preparation of the project report for honours in the Bachelor of, Natural Resources degree at The University of New England.