Following recent severe storms, HQP's Fraser Coast plantation forests are now closed to the general public for safety due to impacts from the strong wind and heavy rain. They will remain closed while salvage works are in progress.

These plantations extends from Gympie to Maryborough.

The status of the closures will be updated on the closure page.

We are appealing to all recreation users to respect these closures so that safe and responsible access to the plantations can be restored as soon as possible.

Plantation forest closures fall under the Forestry Act 1959 and can be enforced by police, QPWS rangers and plantation officers. Fines for non-compliance currently range from $276 to almost $1,400.

We'd also like to remind people that driving through mud on plantations tracks and firebreaks at any time is also unlawful and penalties apply.

State and local government-managed roads through plantations remain open unless otherwise indicated by closed gates, road signage or police.

Please refer to the Parks and Forests website www.parks.des.qld.gov.au for restrictions in relation to campgrounds managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in this area.

If you have an enquiry, please use the Contact Us form or call the nearest HQPlantations office, phone numbers are available on the same page or call our Head Office on 3882 8240.