Operations Update
HVP have a vision of respecting our communities and having them value us. For this to occur we need to get better at telling our story of economic growth and community support. Our staff identify with the adage ‘We do the right thing when no-one is watching.’ This resonates with us, it is a true reflection of the role of the Australian forester. Our staff are passionate about what we do. We love forests, we live in forests, and we depend on a healthy and sustainable environment to work, earn and live.
On any given day HVP staff may be responsible for more than one hundred operations taking place across our estate. All necessary to ensure we are able to continue supplying our customers with the wood they need to make the products people use every day.
These updates are of operations we consider will have significant general community interest. We also provide notification directly to our neighbours immediately adjacent to harvesting coupes, aerial operations and where we have to undertake burning for residue or fuel reduction.
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of all current operations across the estate.
Should you have further queries or suggestions in relation to these operations please contact us via the contact tab at the top of this page.
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North East Region Aerial Wattle Control Program 2026
October 16, 2026
HVP Plantations wish to advise of upcoming wattle control operations in the plantations in the North East region of Victoria.
This wattle control operation will see the application of liquid Clopyralid (Archer) applied to the young plantations. Areas being treated include plantations located at :Barambogie, Emu, Merriang, Rose River, Jinjellic, Koetong, Walwa & Warrenbayne
A helicopter will be used to accurately broadcast the treatment area. The operation is scheduled to commence sometime after November 4th and will take less than a day in each location and approximately 1 week overall, and will be delayed if weather conditions are not suitable.
Castlemaine 2026 Spring Weed Control
November 2, 2026
HVP Plantations will soon be undertaking drone‑based weed control in the Castlemaine Plantations at Barkers Creek. Areas are now being prepared for post plant weed control in young stands. The operations are planned to occur between 02nd November and 15th November 2026 during suitable weather conditions.
Full DetailsNorth East Region Boron Programme 2026
October 16, 2026
HVP Plantations wish to advise of upcoming fertiliser operations in the plantations in North East Victoria.
These operations will involve the application of granular fertiliser to established stands of various ages. An aircraft will be used to accurately broadcast the fertiliser.
This Operation is planned to start in early November 2026
North East - Aerial Post Plant Weed Control 2026
October 16, 2026
HVP wish to advise of upcoming granular herbicide operations in the North East Region of Victoria.
This weed control operation will see the application of a granular form of hexazinone and clopyralid applied to this year's re-planted areas. Areas treated include plantations located in Shelley and Myrtleford Plantations. The operations are being used to ensure newly planted trees have reduced competition for water and nutrients this summer.
A helicopter will be used to accurately broadcast the herbicide. Where it is unsuitable to use a helicopter, ground based spot application will be undertaken. The operation is scheduled to commence from 28th October into early November, and will take approximately a week to complete. It will be delayed if conditions are unsuitable.
2026 Spring harvesting operations Centre Rd Thorpdale
October 7, 2026
HVP Plantations will be undertaking harvesting and haulage operations in the Centre Road plantation, Thorpdale from early October to December 2026. These operations will be located in the area between School Road and Ten Mile Creek Road.
Full Details©2026 Hancock Victorian Plantations
