Following substantial rainfall in February and March, all plantation forests in SEQ remain closed to allow conditions to dry out and road repairs to be undertaken safely.
This includes plantation forests in the vicinity of the Mary Valley, the Fraser Coast and the Glasshouse Mountains which are all closed to the public.
Despite that, there have been a number of drivers disobeying closure signs and finding out the hard way what a very bad idea that was.
HQPlantations is 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 $1400.
People are reminded that driving through mud on plantations roads at any time is also unlawful and penalties apply.
State and local government-managed roads through plantations remain open unless otherwise indicated by road signage or police.
People are advised to refer to the Parks and Forests website parks.des.qld.gov.au for restrictions in relation to campgrounds managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service in this area.
For a map showing the full extent of closures, please visit the closure page.
Damage to the road network has been extensive and repairs are underway, however, continued rainfall has delayed progress. Reopening is weather dependent so the following dates are a guide only, weather permitting.
Plantation districts that will remain closed until at least 8 April 2022:
• Fraser Coast South (includes Toolara, Ringtail and others).
• Beerburrum (includes Glasshouse Mountains and everything between Landsborough and Ningi).
• Fraser Coast North (includes Elliott River, Tuan, Wongi).
Plantation districts that will remain closed for at least two months (end May 2022):
• Mary Valley (includes Amamoor, Imbil, Jimna and others).
• Passchendaele.
The status of the closures will be updated on HQPlantations website at hqplantations.com.au/closures
Enquiries can be directed to information@hqplantations.com.au or the nearest HQPlantations office, phone numbers are available on the website or by calling head office on 3882 8240.
