Plantation Safety Reminder

24 October 2025

As the holiday season approaches and the bush tracks and fire trails get busier, this message from HQ Plantations is an important safety reminder.

Respect the signs, protect yourself and your ride. 

The plantation forests are full of roads that make for a great day out on foot or on two wheels. Whether you are riding your mountain bike or heading out for a walk, there are plenty of open roads and tracks to explore responsibly. But when you come across a closure sign, it means that section of the plantation forest is an active worksite, and it is closed for a reason.

Inside these areas, there can be large equipment with restricted visibility, falling timber, and uneven or unstable ground. Forest workers and machinery operators are focused on the task at hand and may not see you until it is too late.

By respecting closure signs, you help avoid unnecessary safety risks and help keep our plantation forests open for everyone to enjoy responsibly. When you see a sign, turn around and choose another route; there are plenty of safe options waiting for you.

Learn the Risks and Signs

Our goal is simple. We want everyone, whether working or visiting, to go home safe at the end of the day. Stay out, our forest worksites are closed for a reason.

Thank you for your cooperation, please share this message with fellow riders/walkers for their information.