Porepunkah Pine Plantation: Upcoming Harvest Operation

We will be working in the Porepunkah Pine Plantation.

HVP Plantations wish to advise of an upcoming harvest operation in the Porepunkah Plantation in Winter into early Spring 2024. This harvest will see the felling of select plantation trees, to continue the lifecycle of pine plantations in this area.

Harvest

• Plantation areas shaded in green on the attached map are due for thinning, which harvests a selection of plantation trees, and encourages strong healthy growth of the remaining crop. This thinning operation will commence in July 2024 and continue into August 2024.

Transport

• Our drivers will transport the plantation logs from the worksite to HVP’s customers in Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Albury and Benalla, to be converted into sawn timber and other building products.
• Trucks will enter and exit the plantation from Red Pines Road off Roberts Creek Road.

Safety

HVP takes safety seriously, please note the following:

• Worksites are hazardous, and risks to people’s safety are not always obvious.
• The worksites will be closed (to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians) for the duration of their operations. For everyone’s safety, thank you for obeying all safety signs, and being aware of increased heavy vehicle traffic and machinery.
• Please respect all signage, and do not be tempted go past signs for a closer look. This includes when the crew is not present.

Community recreation

HVP recognise that many community members have an affinity with our forests, and enjoy walking, running and bike-riding activities throughout the year. Before entering any of HVP’s plantations, please undertake a visitor induction and apply for a Human Powered Pass at our website: https://www.hvp.com.au/community-recreation/community-events/

For more information

Website                    We maintain operations updates on HVP’s website www.hvp.com.au  Scroll to the ‘announcements’ section of our homepage to find any updates. Further information about the plantation lifecycle and the range of HVP operations is also available.

Contact our office    For further information, or to provide feedback, please contact our Myrtleford office: phone (03) 5731 2000; email info@hvp.com.au