Fellas Track, Turtons Creek

September 22, 2025

HVP Plantations (HVP) operates with respect for our people, stakeholders, and the environment. This commitment is reflected in our independent, third-party forest management certifications.

Operations engagement

Over the past 18 months, we’ve engaged with a range of stakeholders regarding a harvesting operation at Fellas Track, Turtons Creek. Recently we reconnected with neighbours including the Gippsland Forest Guardians to learn more about how we can address their interests and concerns about this site.

Plans for the future

This engagement has been valuable, and HVP has now decided that this site will no longer be managed for timber production. Instead, the harvested area will be regenerated to native forest. Additionally, we have decided to not harvest a 19 hectare area of eucalypt plantation also at this site. As we explore future plans for this site, we look forward to engaging with affected stakeholders to understand their concerns, needs and rights.

HVP was the first timber plantation company in Australia to achieve dual forest management certification. For more information about HVP’s certifications, please visit our certification page.