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CURRENT AND UPCOMING FOREST OPERATIONS AND CLOSURES

ForestrySA’s Mount Lofty Ranges plantation estate is a hive of activity on any given day, with a range of seasonal operations conducted during the year.

For your safety, certain areas of our commercial pine forests may be temporarily closed or restricted for operations such as planting, harvesting, firebreak maintenance, and prescribed burning. These activities involve heavy machinery, falling trees, and loud noise, making forest operation sites dangerous. Visitor access is strictly prohibited during these times.

Please obey all site signage and instructions from staff.

View the active harvest sites in your area via the maps below:

Please view other operational activities, alerts and upcoming closures in links below.

Trail closures and re-routes

Our walking and shared-use trails are re-routed or closed from time-to-time, due to broader forest closures.

Please be aware the following trails are currently affected:

  • Bone Gully (Kangas) – Entire precinct closed from January 2024 due to harvest operations. Click here for details.
  • Heysen Trail: Re-route in place in Murrays forest due to harvesting operations.
  • Jones Journey: Closed from 29 July 2024 due to harvesting operations.

Trail users need to always adhere to directional and closure signage. For questions or concerns, please contact us.

Forests closed at night

Our forests are closed each night between dusk and dawn.

Overnight stays are only provided to visitors with a valid camping permit or accommodation booking. Activities requiring night access require Ranger approval using an Event Application.

Total Fire Ban

To reduce fire risk and ensure public safety, our forests are closed to all visitors on days of Total Fire Ban.

Fire danger ratings and bans are declared by the Country Fire Service (CFS) after 4pm on the day before the rating is to take effect, and published on their website.

For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire Ban Districts

Our forests are located in two CFS Fire Ban Districts:

Mount Crawford, Kuitpo and Second Valley Forests (Mount Lofty Ranges):
Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Ban District

Green Triangle Forests (Limestone Coast):
Lower South East Fire Ban District

 

The forest is closed to the public on declared Total Fire Ban days. To report a fire, call 000.

For fire ban information phone 1800 362 361 or visit the CFS website. Being aware of a Total Fire Ban is your responsibility.

Fire is prohibited on ForestrySA land between November 1 and April 30 in any year. (These dates may be extended in areas where high fire danger persists).

Responsible Wood (AS/NZS 4708:2021) certified – Mount Lofty Ranges and Green Triangle

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