Has your forest been affected by the storms? Early reports suggest that wind-blow damage has occurred in recently thinned plantations and plantations older than 15 years.

If you own a forest that has been thinned or is older than 15 years, you should contact your local forester for advice and a free site visit – freephone 1800 719 399.

Forestry company FEL are anxious that forest owners do not take unnecessary risks such as entering your forest as it can still be unstable or clearing paths through the fallen timber. This should be done by a trained chainsaw operator.