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Forestry SA

Locality: Meadows, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8391 8800

Address: 495 Brookman Road 5201 Meadows, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.forestrysa.com.au

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25.01.2022 ForestrySA has developed a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan to document its commitment to including and providing access to those in the community living with a disability. Click the link below to download the draft plan and lodge your feedback. Consultation is open to all members of the public, including ForestrySA staff and contractors.

25.01.2022 Do you have a great new nature-based business idea or initiative? Then come and do business with us! ForestrySA is keen to encourage and facilitate regional, forestry-based business activity in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Limestone Coast. We are actively exploring new partnerships which enhance recreation opportunities and experiences within our beautiful forests. ... Click the link below, for more info. David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood Image: Mount Crawford Forest, Adelaide Hills by Mish & Kirk

25.01.2022 The statewide Fire Danger Season begins at midnight tonight.

24.01.2022 ForestrySA has received a report of suspicious dog food or meat being found within the Kuitpo Forest carpark this morning. The safety of all visitors (including the four-legged ones!) is our highest priority. We encourage you call our office on 8391 8800 or message this page, if you come across anything similar while in the forest. ... The Meadows vet and local councils have been notified and our staff are now investigating. No further information is available at this time.

24.01.2022 ALL FORESTS CLOSED All forests are closed to the public effective immediately, in line with SA Government COVID-19 restrictions. This includes all land under ForestrySA management, including campgrounds, accommodation venues, picnic grounds, trails and recreation sites. ... We thank you for your cooperation.

23.01.2022 The Forestry Regulations 2013 community consultation summary report is now available. This report summarises the consultation process and provides insight into the next steps. We are providing stakeholders and the community an additional three weeks to provide feedback on the revised amendments to the Forestry Regulations. ... Follow the link below for more information.

22.01.2022 Parts of Mortal Kombat were filmed in ForestrySA’s Mount Crawford Forest. We can't wait to see our Rocky Paddock Campground transformed on the big screen! ... David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

22.01.2022 GHOST MUSHROOM LANE GLOWING LIVE THIS SATURDAY 1 MAY! Our unique Limestone Coast visitor site will open to visitors from Saturday, providing exclusive after-dark access to the forest and the eerie glow within. Small, bright clusters of mushrooms have emerged this week and our forest Rangers have marked two walking trails to help you find them in the dark.... Due to warmer temperatures and less rainfall experienced so far this season, the mushrooms are not out in their usual large numbers just yet. But with a cold, wet snap forecast for the Limestone Coast next week it won’t be long before they really set the forest floor a-glow. This week’s super moon is also something to consider for those planning to visit this weekend. A bright night will substantially diminish the appearance of the mushroom’s glow the darker the night, the brighter the ghost mushroom will appear to the naked eye and the better your experience will be. We suggest consulting the moon phase calendar when planning your trip, via the link on our website. Visit www.forestrysa.com.au/ghostmushrooms/ to get your access pass, view the moon phase calendar and for everything you need to plan your trip to Ghost Mushroom Lane. Please note that our forests in the Mount Lofty Ranges and other parts of the Limestone Coast remain closed to the public after dark. For more information, contact our friendly Ranger team via [email protected] . South Australian Tourism Commission Mount Gambier Visitor Centre David Basham MP Responsible Wood

21.01.2022 Our beautiful Kuitpo Forest in all its glory. Thanks for sharing Trail Running SA! David Basham - Member for Finniss... Responsible Wood See more

21.01.2022 Our team in the Limestone Coast is pleased to be offering Christmas Trees for collection. A big thanks to our friends at One Forty One for helping us continue this much-loved local tradition! To collect your free tree from the Green Triangle forest, please lodge a permit via the link below. *Unfortunately trees are not available in the Mount Lofty Ranges. There are many Christmas Tree farms operating in the area and we encourage the community to support these businesses.... David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

21.01.2022 Did you know? Our forests provide the backdrop to a host of film productions, including some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters! This includes large-scale film productions such as the American martial-arts fantasy action feature Mortal Kombat, which is due for release in 2021.... And there are more exciting film projects in the pipeline too. Read more here: https://www.ausfilm.com.au//south-australias-forest-lands/ Responsible Wood David Basham - Member for Finniss

21.01.2022 Increase your knowledge and identification of native orchids, during two free community workshops at Mount Gawler Native Forest Reserve on 26 September. Follow the link below to register your interest.

19.01.2022 Please help me, I’m lost in Kuitpo Forest! While it’s easy to lose yourself in the beauty of the forest and the people here are great, I am quite keen to get home to my family. If you are missing me too, please call the team at ForestrySA on 8391 8800 or send a message via this page.

19.01.2022 We had more than 700 responses to our fire recovery survey. The results are now ready to view. Did we get it right? Have we missed anything? Tell us via the link below.

19.01.2022 The secret is out and what a time to be alive!!! MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING IS BACK AT KERSBROOK . Work is still underway on the carpark and shuttle pick up points... and coming along very nicely. The bottom fire gate is still closed for access until further notice. Please keep using the trail head as your entry and exit points and GET YOUR ENDURO ON! The GESA race has come up a little early than expected and we would like to get a few things done on the trail network before the race. The weather should be clear this Sunday so if anyone has a few hours free, can swing a shovel and help us move some dirt, please send the page a PM and we will get in touch. Weather depending we will look at holding a trail maintenance day next weekend. Keep an eye out tomorrow night and we will put an update up on any trail repairs/closures for Sunday.

18.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN - ALL FORESTS CLOSED Thursday 11 February 2021 ForestrySA forests in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Limestone Coast will be closed to the public.

18.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN Saturday 28 November 2020 ForestrySA Forest Reserves in the Mount Lofty Ranges will be closed to the public.

18.01.2022 Keen to know more about the reopening of Fox Creek Bike Park? Stay up to date via www.foxcreekbikepark.com.au and give them a follow via Facebook and Instagram.

17.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN Friday 27 November 2020 ForestrySA Forest Reserves in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Limestone Coast will be closed to the public.

16.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN - ALL FORESTS CLOSED Friday 19 February 2021 ForestrySA forests in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Limestone Coast will be closed to the public.

15.01.2022 FREE COFFEE! Have we got your attention yet? Grab a free coffee at the Run for Rangers Fun Run at Kuitpo this Sunday, 2 May. ... Fine weather is forecast, the event is family and walker-friendly, the forest is beautiful and there are great prizes to be won what more could you want? Forestry SA and the South Australian Ranger Association are proud to host the event, with all proceeds going to the The Thin Green Line Foundation. The foundation provides vital support to park rangers and their communities who are the front-line of conservation, working predominantly in developing nations and conflict zones, and with Indigenous park rangers within Australia and abroad. Grab your tickets now through Eventbrite: www.forestrysa.com.au/events/run-for-rangers-fun-run/ David Basham MP Responsible Wood National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia

15.01.2022 ForestrySA's Chookarloo Campground has featured in the RAA's top six SA campgrounds. Where is your favourite place to camp? David Basham - Member for Finniss... Responsible Wood See more

14.01.2022 The Limestone Coast’s biodiversity corridor network is about to expand! Revegetation work being carried out by Nature Glenelg Trust and HVP Plantations, will see ForestrySA’s Caroline Forest Native Forest Reserve linked to neighbouring pockets of native scrub via newly revegetated corridors of land. Corridors (pictured below) are known as bandicoot highways, as they provide a safe place for native birds and animals - such as the endangered Southern brown bandicoot - to trav...el safely. Read more here: http://natureglenelg.org.au/revegetation-at-former-airstri/ David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

14.01.2022 Looking for a quiet place to ride your horse in the Limestone Coast? The vast local plantation forest provides plenty of opportunity for horse riding in a relaxed, natural environment. Permits are now available for purchase online via the ForestrySA website.... https://www.forestrysa.com.au/horse-riding-limestone-coast/ David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

14.01.2022 Supporting our horse riders in Kuitpo Forest! Over the past few months our Forest Ranger team and Seasonal Fire Crew have been busy building new facilities for our horse riding permit holders. We have built these fantastic new horse yards at Tinjella Hut, repaired the rainwater tank at Jack’s Paddock for horse water, repaired step-overs, and re-established the horse float friendly carpark at our very popular Rocky Creek Hut.... Responsible Wood David Basham MP

13.01.2022 Our forests are now open to the public for exercise! Please stay tuned for further updates regarding the resumption of camping and other recreational activities.

13.01.2022 Did you know? Our Forest Rangers are amazing multi-taskers. Not only do they manage campgrounds, hut facilities and look after thousands of visitors, but they also support up to 200 events every year! These events are many and varied and include nature play events, film productions, fundraising treks, festivals, markets, weddings and much more.... Complete your event application here: www.forestrysa.com.au/event-application David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood Nature Play SA

11.01.2022 The former Penola fire tower hut has arrived at its new home at the Nangwarry Forestry Museum.

10.01.2022 The Bike SA Dirty Weekend 24 hour MTB challenge will return to Fox Creek Bike Park this weekend, celebrating 20 years of mountain biking madness! The 2021 anniversary is nostalgic for ForestrySA Manager Community Services Monique Blason. She raced the very first 24hr event with her partner at Mylor in December 2001 and will watch their son take to the track for the first time this weekend in the 12 hour team event. Mon is pictured second from left at the 2001 event with her... teammates Dani (far left), Steve, Dave, Andrew and Scott. Good luck to all competitors and Bike SA for another successful event. We’re pleased to have you all back at Fox Creek Bike Park. Visit www.bikesa.asn.au/.../mountain-biking/dirty-weekend/ for track maps and everything you need to know. Bicycle SA Fox Creek Bike Park David Basham MP Responsible Wood

10.01.2022 A group of TAFE SA Urrbrae Campus students spent a cold and wet winter’s day at Kuitpo’s Jupiter Creek recently, as part of their management planning studies. This 13ha conservation site has significant links to the campus, with students involved in the rehabilitation of the former plantation area back in 2005. The students were accompanied by ForestrySA Conservation Planner Jackie Crampton and TAFE lecturer Giles Goldney, who was pleasantly surprised to see the high level of... natural regeneration and effective weed management. David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood TAFE SA RTO Code: 41026

09.01.2022 Fire salvage harvest operations will resume at Cudlee Creek from Monday 5 October 2020, as the post-fire clean-up of Fox Creek Bike Park continues. Countless trees were left burnt and unstable following the Cudlee Creek Bushfire, prompting immediate closure of the forest and the popular bike park within. Harvest operations are expected to conclude in December. Once the site is made safe, ForestrySA plans to reopen trails where possible, while re-establishing the surrounding p...lantation. Unfortunately, trails such as Middle Earth have been significantly damaged and may remain closed until full remediation can be carried out. We thank all volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to site clean-up. It is because of the collaborative efforts of our valued volunteers, clubs and Local and State Government, that ForestrySA is looking forward to reopening Fox Creek Bike Park as soon as possible. Click the link below for future updates. David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

07.01.2022 Exciting new trail work happening at Naracoorte!

07.01.2022 Thanks to the generosity of the 16 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery we are feeling much better equipped coming into another fire season! David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

06.01.2022 This scene was shot at ForestrySA’s Rocky Paddock Campground at Mount Crawford. *** VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED *** How proud we are to see one of our favourite spots star in big screen blockbuster Mortal Kombat.... See it in cinemas, April 22 Plan your visit to Rocky Paddock via our website www.forestrysa.com.au/camping/rockypaddock/

06.01.2022 We’re really excited to be part of this partnership with Heroes on the Homefront and be able to offer them this awesome Kersbrook location! David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

05.01.2022 We want to hear your thoughts on the future recreation direction and priorities for ForestrySA forests in the Mount Lofty Ranges. Just follow the link below to have your say by 5pm, Friday 4 December 2020. David Basham - Member for Finniss... Responsible Wood See more

05.01.2022 What better place to showcase the work of our local conservation heroes than ForestrySA’s 1,000 hectare Mount Gawler Native Forest Reserve? The video below recognises the ongoing conservation efforts and development of the Wild Orchid Watch (WOW) app by Robert and Rosalie Lawrence, the 2020 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards’ Unsung Heroes of Science and Communications winners. The video was captured at Mount Gawler forest during a native orchid identification and... citizen science workshop late last year. The event was hosted by the Native Orchid Society of South Australia and WOW, and sponsored by ForestrySA. David Basham - Member for Finniss Responsible Wood

05.01.2022 Thank you to our 2020 forest visitors! Camping in the forest has been so popular that we are unable to take any more bookings for the 2020 season. Please visit www.forestrysa.com.au/camping for more info. David Basham - Member for Finniss... Responsible Wood See more

04.01.2022 Keen to join our Ranger team in the Mount Lofty Ranges? We have two positions available for current public sector employees. Visit www.forestrysa.com.au/positions-vacant for more information and to apply.

01.01.2022 WE'RE HIRING! ForestrySA is seeking a part-time Finance Officer to the join the team.

01.01.2022 Mountain biking at Bennett's!