Gunns Limited (ASX: GNS) is a major forestry enterprise located in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1875 by brothers John and Thomas Gunn, it is one of Australia's oldest companies. It has over 900 square kilometres of plantations, mainly eucalyptus trees. It is Tasmania’s largest private land-owner. The company employs over 1200 people and has a turnover in excess of AUS$600 million. Gunns is the largest export woodchip operation in the Southern Hemisphere, and one of two chip export companies sourcing raw materials from Tasmanian forests . Gunns also runs retail stores throughout Tasmania including several Mitre 10 outlets and the Tamar Ridge winery. Gunns operates three hardwood...