Human Power Pass
Remember – these are working plantations – you are responsible for your own safety and enter at your own risk.
For approved non-commercial recreational activities such as pedal-powered bike riding, running and walking or horse-riding for individuals or groups of up to six people. No fee applies. An Event Permit is required for groups larger than six.
Please note that a Human Power Pass does not grant the pass holder access to Mystic Park in Bright. Information about access to Mystic is available here (external link).
REGISTER FOR A HUMAN POWER PASS
The terms and conditions being agreed to through registering for a Pass are outlined below the form. This covers quite a bit of detail, and it is your responsibility to read and understand this information before submitting a registration form.
You may be asked to leave HVP land if you breach any of these terms and conditions.
Following submission, details will be submitted to HVP for approval of a Human Power Pass.
Terms of Pass
Through your registration for a Human Power Pass you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of HVP’s Human Power Pass. The following terms and conditions are designed to help ensure you have an enjoyable and safe experience on HVP land. It is a condition of entry to HVP land that you as a Pass Holder have agreed to abide by these terms and conditions. You may be asked to leave HVP Land if you breach these terms and conditions.
Access
The Pass is non-transferable and valid for two (2) years, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. The Pass entitles the Holder to access up to three (3) plantations nominated in your Pass registration.
HVP may cancel or suspend the Pass at any time for safety, fire, conservation or operational requirements. Plantation closures invalidate the Pass for the day/s of the closure and plantation access for community or recreation is NOT permitted. Monitor HVP’s Facebook page prior to any access for notifications of local plantation closures.
The Pass Holder must produce the Pass on request from a HVP staff member.
Behaviour
You are responsible for your own safety and those in your care, and should consider the safety of others.
Directions
Follow directions displayed on signs and instructions from HVP staff and operators at all times.
Forest Operation Worksites
STOP – DO NOT ENTER!
Members of the public (including Pass Holders) must remain out of worksites. Worksites are set up for operations such as harvesting trees, roadworks, planting, fertilising, controlling weeds and maintaining firebreaks. These sites are designated on roadways with the use of safety signs.
Stop and turn around at the designated signs, and obey all directions from HVP staff and operators. Hazards in worksites include heavy machinery, falling trees, rolling rocks, projectile debris, and other hazards that could seriously injure or kill you.
Do
Be aware of fire risk
Be aware that permission to enter HVP land is automatically revoked on days of Total Fire Ban or during a HVP Forest Closure, or on a day when extreme weather is forecast such as gale force winds, hail storms, flooding or snow falls.
Report any fire on or near HVP land to 000.
Protect the Environment
Take all your rubbish with you when you leave.
Report any fuel leaks or oil spills
Follow general conditions
Report all suspicious activity or dangerous behaviour.
Wear and use appropriate protective equipment accepted as standard for your activity.
Follow the accepted standard safe operating procedures for your activity.
Report near misses, incidents and all accidents to HVP.
Note that surveillance cameras are installed throughout HVP land to ensure the safety and security of people and property.
Use roads responsibly
If you need to drive to access the starting point of your human-powered activity:
- Drive at a safe speed on formed, gravel roads only. I.e. not on firebreaks or through plantation stands
- Ensure your vehicle is registered, in sound mechanical condition and free of noxious weeds, soil contaminants and leaking oil and fuel
- Ensure drivers are licensed and everyone wears a seatbelt, and
- Park safely away from streams and drainage lines without obstructing traffic flows or operations.
- Remember, these are working plantations – Watch out for log trucks and forestry operations, observe road conditions and drive accordingly.
- If possible have a working UHF radio for communication and follow the Communications Protocol for HVP Land.
Do not
DO NOT CONDUCT ACTIVITIES YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DO.
This Pass does not permit:
- Motorised activities such as 4WD touring, motorbike riding or car rallies
- Cutting or removing firewood
- Mushroom foraging or fishing
- Lighting fires
- Camping / overnight stays
- Operating drones/UAV
- Consuming alcohol or illegal drugs
- Shooting or hunting (carrying or using firearms or projectile weapons)
- Trail building
- Conducting any organised group event or tour
- Accessing HVP land outside daylight hours, or
- Smoking on HVP land.
DO NOT DAMAGE THE ENVIRONMENT BY:
- Destroying or removing any flora or fauna
- Letting toilet waste enter waterways, or
- Carrying chemicals or dangerous goods or anything which is lethal or dangerous to humans, flora or fauna.
Communication protocol
If your recreation activity involves driving to a starting point, this procedure must be followed to communicate your location when travelling along all haulage roads, or any roads marked with kilometre (km) markers, to ensure everyone’s safety.
Radio channels
UHF Radios must be turned on and tuned to the appropriate channel, as follows:
Radio calls
Vehicles must identify their entry to any HVP land on the relevant UHF channel for their region.
All vehicles within HVP land should identify their location as they proceed, by frequently calling on the appropriate UHF channel at recognised points, which may be distance signs (km markers), or other road signs or landmarks.
When travelling into HVP land, call:
When travelling out of HVP land, call:
Respond to any calls from other vehicles travelling on the same road. Call any hazards on route (inform appropriate person e.g. loader operator, office or next truck).
Language
- Use clear and concise language.
- Avoid excessive use of the UHF radio that interferes with other users.
- The UHF radio is a public facility. Offensive language, sexual references and discriminatory innuendos are not acceptable.
Please note that radios cannot be relied upon to know where all other vehicles are on the road. Radios enhance road safety but do not account for:
- Unsafe driving.
- Vehicles without UHF radios.
- Radio blind spots where there is no radio transmission.
Life Protecting Rules
As part of HVP’s commitment to protecting the health and safety of HVP employees, contractors and visitors it has developed LIFE PROTECTING RULES which describe specific behaviours which if breached may put your life and the life of others at risk.
STOP and ACT on unsafe behaviour; if you observe a breach of a Life Protecting Rule you must take action immediately.
If you breach a Life Protecting Rule you may be asked to leave HVP land.
I will follow these life protecting rules;
- Always isolate energy sources before working on vehicles, plant and equipment.
- Never tamper with or override safety features on vehicles, plant or machinery.
- Always keep the required safe distance from hazardous operations.
- Always wear a seat belt when driving or operating a vehicle or machinery, where fitted.
- Never work under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Never use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a vehicle or operating machinery.
Warranty and indemnity
The Pass Holder acknowledges that accessing HVP land may be dangerous and releases HVP its officers, employees, agents and contractors from, and agrees that HVP is not liable for, any liability, loss or Costs in connection with:
- the Pass Holder’s access to HVP land, including damage, loss, injury or death to any person or any thing (including in connection with theft or assault), except to the extent caused or contributed to by HVP’s gross negligence or default;
- anything HVP is permitted or required to do; or
- the Pass Holder’s access not complying with any law or the requirements of any authority.
You the Pass Holder indemnify HVP its officers, employees, agents and contractors against any action or demand, and agree to reimburse and compensate HVP for, any liability, loss, costs, arising from or in connection with any act, omission, negligence or default by you during your access to HVP land including in connection with liability under Part IVAA of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) except to the extent that such action or demand is directly caused or contributed to by the default or gross negligence of HVP its officers, employees, agents and contractors.
Your Privacy
HVP will collect and maintain information about you in accordance with our privacy policy available here.
Thank you.
The above conditions are for your safety and we appreciate your co-operation. Please enjoy your outdoor activity and remain safe.
If you have any queries relating to the terms and conditions of the Human Power Pass, please get in touch through our contact form.
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