Visiting our forests

Access to all Ernslaw One’s forests is by permit only, except for the recreation area in Naseby Forest in Otago. (Please refer to Visiting Naseby section below)

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While we welcome you to enjoy our forests, as a commercial operation there are multi-hazard working sites that must be carefully managed to ensure everyone’s safety. Please follow the terms and conditions stated on your permit and adhere to advice provided on all warning signs, and never enter an active work site, such as forest harvesting operations.

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You will need to obtain permit for the following activities:

•  Scientific, monitoring or other business or commercial purposes.
•  Recreation including walking, horse riding or mountain biking - in any part of the forest, including public access areas, where there is active silviculture, road building, harvesting or log trucking.
• Hunting (weekend only).

Permits and our Public Access Policy can be obtained through the appropriate regional office.

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Depending on the nature and location of the activity, you may require safety induction by our staff. Correct PPE must be worn where it is a requirement of entry.

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Public access areas - esplanade strips & reserves along some rivers, marginal strips, easements and unformed (paper) roads, exist within some Ernslaw One Forests. Where these exist, for your safety please follow all signage, stay within the public access area and stay out of operational areas. The location of public access areas around New Zealand, including within some Ernslaw forests, can be found here.

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Public access will be suspended during period of high risk, such as forest operations, logging trucks, pest control, fire danger, heavy storm or extreme winds (falling trees/branches). We encourage you to call ahead for the latest safety update before entering a forest.