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FPQ manages plantations on both State forest (known as our Plantation Licence Area) and also on freehold land owned by FPQ. You do not need a permit to visit our Plantation Licence Area unless you are involved in a commercial activity, an organised group activity, or a competitive event. Access to our freehold land is generally not allowed, however it may be considered in some cases and you will be required to apply for a permit irrespective of the activity. Please remember that you are welcome to use those plantations areas open to recreation use, but rules apply.
Do I need a permit?
You are required to obtain a permit if you are involved in a commercial activity, an organised group activity, or a competitive event. Conditions of entry for these activities and events will be specified on your permit.
If you are not part of a commercial activity, an organised group activity, or a competitive event you may traverse a State Plantation Forest without obtaining a permit.
Conditions
Visiting our forests is conditional on individuals at all times:
- Acting safely and responsibly
- Complying with all signage and road rules
- Driving and riding cautiously
- Being aware that forest roads are often unsealed, narrow and winding
- Driving to prevailing road conditions.
Lighting fires is strictly prohibited.
Motor vehicle operators must hold a valid driver's licence and the motor vehicle must be registered. Vehicle access, including trail bike access, is restricted to formed roads. State Plantation Forest roads are subject to the same road rules and regulations as public roads and are often patrolled by police. If you drive or ride a motor vehicle on these roads in an illegal manner, fines and other penalties will apply.
Horse riding and mountain biking along fire lines and tracks is permitted unless otherwise signed. Unlawfully constructing tracks or modifying roads, tracks or fire lines is strictly prohibited.
State Plantation Forest roads may be closed during periods of adverse weather conditions or when public access presents an unacceptable safety risk. These forests are commercial forests and are subject to regular heavy vehicle movements. At all times (day and night) be aware of log trucks and commercial forestry machinery.
Visitors to State Plantation Forests should be aware that they are entering a natural environment, with all the hazards that this entails. Visitors should have contingency plans for breakdowns and other emergencies and be mindful that mobile phone coverage may be unavailable in these forests.
Further information
Information sheets:
Horse riding
Trail bike riding
Bicycle riding
Four wheel driving
For further information contact your local Forestry Plantations Queensland office or Forestry Plantations Queensland's Visitor Management and Recreation Officer on + 61 7 5438 6637.
Last updated 22 February 2012