We will be working in the Stanley Plantation Soon

HVP Plantations wish to advise of upcoming harvesting and haulage operations in the Stanley Plantation.

Harvesting

Plantation areas in Stanley (shaded in green on the attached map) are due for harvest, commencing September 2024.

The crew will take approximately 4-6 weeks to harvest the trees.

• The harvest worksite and a number of roads feeding into the worksite will be closed for the duration of the operation. For everyone’s safety, be aware of increased heavy vehicle traffic, machinery and road closures within the plantation.
• The current crop of trees is ready to be converted into sawn timber and other building and paper products. Please visit our website hvp.com.au for further information about the plantation lifecycle and the range of HVP operations.

Transport

Our drivers will transport the plantation logs from Stanley to HVP’s customers in Myrtleford, Wangaratta and Benalla.

• Transport will commence a week after harvesting commences and is expected to continue from the site for a few weeks after harvesting is completed.
• Timber will be hauled out of Mount Stanley Rd.
• Residents nearby Mount Stanley Rd will note changed traffic conditions, refer to attached image for more detail.

Safety

HVP takes safety seriously, please note the following:

• Worksites are hazardous, and risks to people’s safety are not always obvious. Follow the directions of all signage and forest operators.
• The worksites will be closed (to vehicles and pedestrians) for the duration of their operations. For everyone’s safety, obey all safety signs, and be 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 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’ll maintain an operations update on HVP’s website www.hvp.com.au
…….scroll to the ‘announcements’ section of our homepage to find the update.

Contact our office

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