Pine plantation and logging operations

Logging

Transpower contractors will be operating in Puketiro/Hydro Valley.

Northpower pylon refurbishment will resume along Hydro Valley and Hydro Road.

Fire danger

There are to be no fires lit and no cigarette smoking within the exotic forest estate. Any fires need to be reported to the Forest360 forest manager immediately after calling 111.

Puketiro Forest

• Please note the radio frequency in this forest. All users must have FOMS1 for communicating.
• Harvesting operations are ongoing at Battle Hill. Recreational access to parts of the forest weekend only. Currently the southern loop (Orange Street) is completely off limits to access. Operational and recreational signage in place.

Hukinga Forest

• No current harvesting operations

Maungakotukutuku Forest

• Harvesting and earthworks will resume in Maungakotukutuku Forest from February 2024 on the Western Ridge of this block. Strictly no access to this area.

Valley View Forest

• Radio communication on these roads at all times.
• Thinning operations are ongoing in Beech Spur, the Lindsays and Boiler Gully areas. Operational signage in place. Expect road closures in here when roadside trees are felled.