Areas of restricted access
As the manager of many plantations and plantation roads on state forest land tenure, we aim to keep these accessible to the public whenever possible. Most closures are limited to temporary periods following extreme weather, or during forest operations and road maintenance and repair.
However, there are some areas where we need to close or restrict small areas for longer periods of time, sometimes even permanently. This may be for safety, amenity, or environmental or asset protection from poor public behaviour. Often the restriction only applies to motorised access and other forms of recreation such as walking or cycling are still permitted.
Please see the list of areas that are restricted and the reason for the restriction. Access to these areas is enforceable under the Forestry Act and penalties for non-compliance include being issued with an infringement notice or a notice to appear in court.
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Area |
Plantation |
Reason |
|---|---|---|
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Breakneck Road |
Imbil plantation forest |
This is a residential area and is closed to motorised access for noise management. Non-motorised recreation is still permitted. |
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The “Milk Run” |
Cardwell plantation forest |
This is an environmental protection area and is closed to motorised access for site protection. Non-motorised recreation is still permitted. |
|
Compartments around Beerwah cemetery |
Beerburrum plantation forest |
Motorised access prohibited due to unlawful use and noise management for cemetery. Non-motorised recreation permitted. |
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On the bank of Coochin Creek near Roys Road |
Beerburrum plantation forest |
This area is being rehabilitated to protect the creek bank from illegal boat launching and overnight camping. All vehicle access is prohibited (land and water-based). Non-motorised recreation is still permitted. |
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South of Glasshouse Mountains Woodford Road |
Beerburrum plantation forest |
This is a residential area and is closed to motorised access for noise management. Non-motorised recreation is still permitted. |
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Coochin research site near Old Roys Road |
Beerburrum plantation forest |
This is an important research site and is closed to motorised access for site protection after illegal motor bike tracks were constructed between the trees. Non-motorised recreation is still permitted. |
If you require more information about these restricted areas and how you may be affected, please contact us by using the message form or calling your nearest office.