FOREST ACCESS RULES

ENTRY INTO OUR FORESTS IS BY PERMIT ONLY. 

Tasman Pine Forests Limited welcomes visitors to our forest to enjoy the recreational, business and event opportunities on offer. Please be aware restrictions apply to specified areas and the extent of this access depends on forestry operations, protection requirements of our forests and the safety of all people who visit or operate in them.

Forest entry is by permit only and must be applied for at least a week in advance. Exceptions are recreation users involved with mountain biking, rifle range or motor bike clubs who will manage permit entry for their members. All persons entering the forest agree to follow our Forest Rules. 

FOREST Closures

BE AWARE THAT FORESTS MAY BE CLOSED TO ALL RECREATIONAL FOREST USERS DUE TO HIGH FIRE RISK, WEATHER EVENTS AND/OR FOREST OPERATIONS

REFER TO WEEKLY OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES REPORT EMAILED TO ALL ACCESS PERMIT HOLDERS

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FOREST PERMIT PRE-CHECK LIST & Fees

The recreational use of TPFL forests is only permitted outside of normal forestry operational hours, i.e. during weekends, public holidays and during the hours of daylight in non-operational forests. Weekdays entry is after 5:00pm. Forests may be closed at any time due to operations and hazardous conditions. 

Permits for Hunting, Firewood Collection, Possum Control, Neighbour & Through Access, Forest Business and Events are restricted to specific forest areas, for which a permit and special conditions will apply. 

Additional information is required for activities involving, hunting, the use of firearms, collection of firewood and issuing of forest gate keys. Before applying please read the pre-check list. 

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Make sure you have read the above Pre-Check List & Forests Rules before you continue.