Harvesting: Traralgon South area

February 4, 2025

HVP will be harvesting two pine plantations in the vicinity of Traralgon South from late summer into autumn this year. The first area is directly to the north of Traralgon South township, and the second is to the south of Traralgon-Balook Road, approximately 500m east of the Red Hill Road intersection.

Harvesting

Approximate dates that harvesting will be conducted are:

• North of Traralgon South – Mid February 2025 to late March 2025
• South of Traralgon Balook Road – Late March 2025 to late April 2025

The maps below show the areas that will be closed for public safety. HVP will also erect warning signage and barriers around the operating area to delineate the areas closed. The closure will be in effect 24 hours, 7 days per week, for the duration of the operation, as the risk to public safety is still present when machines are not operating in the area.

Neighbours directly adjoining the operations will be advised via letter drop prior to operations commencing.

Safety

HVP takes safety seriously, please note the following:

• Worksites are hazardous, and risks to people’s safety are not always obvious.
• The worksites are closed (to vehicles and pedestrians) for the duration of the operations. This includes when the crew is not present.
• Be aware of increased heavy vehicle traffic and machinery.

Thank you for following the directions of all signage and forest operators.

Given the operations are being conducted in fire season there will be firefighting equipment on site at all times and the CFA will continue to have access to all roads.

Haulage

Logs from this operation are being delivered to local timber processors, including the nearby Maryvale mill. Log transport for the plantation north of Traralgon Creek will be via HVP roads including Tahlia Track and Boundary Track, to Traralgon Creek Road.

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 apply for a Human Powered Pass. It is a condition of this Pass to remain outside of closed areas.

For more information

For further information, to provide feedback, or to become a stakeholder, please:

• contact our Churchill office: phone (03) 5122 0600;  or
• message HVP via our contact page.