Respecting commercial forests

Commercial forests are working sites and there are times such as when forest operations are taking place or there are elevated fire danger levels, when access can create high risks for people.

• Access to some commercial forests requires a permit. Contact the forest owner in advance for a permit.
• Follow instructions on signs and barriers restricting access due to forestry work
• Do not light fires
• Do not cut, fell or remove any live or dead trees or other forest produce. Sometimes you may have a permit to do this — for example, in a Forest Stewardship Council forest where cultural harvest is permitted.
• Observe any restrictions, including those relating to driving, hunting and dogs