LONGWOOD & ROWALLAN FOREST ESTATE – LINDSAY & DIXON
22nd July 2004
Revised June 2018, no changes
Updated Oct. 2020, no signature required on permits
Reviewed Sept. 2022, no changes
Amended August 2023, more detailed wording
MONITORING PERMITTED & UNPERMITTED FOREST ACCESS & USE POLICY.
Purpose
System For Control, Monitoring And Recording Of Forest Access Use And Harvesting Of Non-timber Forest Products
L&D instigate a system of control, monitoring and recording of forest access, use and harvesting of non-timber forest products. L&D record a list of unauthorized or destructive activities (for public information).
Background
Public access for recreational purposes, is a requirement of the Deed Of Settlement between the Crown and the Waitutu Incorporation and covers all the land that Lindsay and Dixon Ltd. manage under its Forestry Right – the land remains in Crown ownership. The terms of the Forestry Right with the Waitutu Holding Company Ltd. in favour of Lindsay and Dixon Ltd. affirms public access to the forest management unit lands, for recreational purposes. Providing recreational access and during harvesting and operational activities, Lindsay & Dixon are required to comply with statutes and legislation under the Occupiers Liability Act and the Occupational Health & Safety Act, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff, contractors and the general public. This may result in access restrictions or closure of forest areas within the estate, for any given time during operational activities. This is L&D company policy because it engenders a sense of community responsibility and sound stewardship of the forest, while providing safe access for maximum possible recreational use.
L&D System
L&D have developed a system that implements on a ‘best endeavours’ basis for control, monitoring and recording of forest access, use and harvesting of non-timber forest products that involves access permits. Access Permits are issued on request by L&D from its Tuatapere Office (and may be issued separately by the Department of Conservation or other forestry neighbours under their standard permitting system).
Details contained in permits include: unique permit number, applicant’s name(s), address, contact telephone number, date permit issued, period of permit, purpose of access, L&D forest area(s) covered by permit, any special conditions or authorizations and name of issuing person, summary of activities either unauthorized or destructive, and a “Use Return” section intended for return to L&D by the permittee showing number of days with time spent in forest, and if hunting, animals killed.
Access permit books are held by L&D at the Tuatapere office. Contact Ph 03 2266059 or email sales@lindix.co.nz.
A file for recording unpermitted use has also been established which records and reports instances of unpermitted forest access with monitoring and contact as necessary with local authorities, police, private neighbours and forestry companies.
ACTIVITIES EITHER UNAUTHORISED OR DESTRUCTIVE FOR NOTIFICATION TO FOREST USERS.
Felling of standing trees
Damage to standing trees
Cutting of firewood from live or dead fallen trees and branches.
Removal or destruction of any indigenous plants
Camping or establishing living quarters temporarily or of a permanent nature within the forest estate.
Lighting fires anywhere within the forest estate.
Capture or killing of any indigenous fish or birdlife (other than gamebirds under a separate licence issued under the Wildlife Act 1953)
Damage to any historic or Wahi Tapu cultural site
Entry to any harvesting or operational site without prior approval.
Damage to gates, locks, plant & machinery, equipment, logs or timber
Laying of poisons or contamination of waterways.
Dumping of any rubbish, chemicals or offal
POTENTIAL HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES THAT FOREST USERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF.
Crossing of waterways – check depth and flow before crossing, particularly after high rainfall.
Be aware of and constantly check for hidden channels and shafts from previous gold mining and forestry activities.
Hunters – always check and identify legal boundaries between private and public access and ensure you clearly identify your target prior to shooting.
Extreme weather conditions and particularly strong winds, can create a severe risk danger from falling trees and branches. Do not access the forest in such conditions.
The forest floor may contain fallen trees, branches and foliage that creates slippery access and crossing conditions. Always identify a clear and unobstructed pathway.
We recommend that you record your intended forest access time and date with relevant people and carry a locating beacon and medical pack.
Links to the Various Maps below
Forest Management Blocks 
Gumboot Forest
Jubilee Forest
Kiwi Forest
Merry Basin Forest
East Pourakino Forest
Rowallan Forest
