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🔥 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 🔥 ForestrySA will conduct residue burn operations within the Mt Crawford forest reserve today (Monday 18 May 2026), weather permitting. The location of the operation is the Charcoal Pits plantation, west of Warren Road, Mt Crawford. Smoke will be visible in the area over the coming days. Prescribed and residue burning plays an important role in managing fuel loads and supporting forest health. These activities will continue through the winter period as part of ongoing forest and fire management. We will continue to update with dates and locations as they are scheduled. 🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: .au/forest-management/fire-management/ Thank you for your understanding.

🚨𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘂 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🚨 For public safety, temporary forest closures will be in place across parts of the Southern Fleurieu during a coordinated aerial operation from 17–29 May 2026. 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭: 𝟭𝟳–𝟮𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘆 Operations will primarily focus on ParksSA locations, including Deep Creek National Park and Talisker Conservation Park. Several ForestrySA properties directly adjacent to Deep Creek National Park may also be included during this period. A Park Alert Notice has been issued and can be viewed here: 👉 https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/know-before-you-go/closures-and-alerts/deep-creek-national-park-and-talisker-conservation-park ⚠️ 𝗡𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟯–𝟮𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝘆. 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮: 𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 Operations will focus on the ForestrySA estate and surrounding properties, including Kalamunda, Mt Hayfield, Bartons, Martins, Jones, Middle Fence, Springs Road, Boat Harbour, Pitchers, Bedlam Flat, Wattle Gate, Foggy Farm (east side only – buffer in the west), Biddles, Schultz and Hutchinsons. Please do not enter closed areas, and follow all signage and directions from staff during this time. 🗺️ Updated maps showing operational areas will be shared next week. This work is being delivered by PIRSA, supported by National Parks and Wildlife Service SA and Forestry SA. ℹ️ Program information: https://pir.sa.gov.au/animal-management/introduced-and-pest-animals/find-a-pest-animal/deer/sa-feral-deer-eradication-program

🌲𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗦𝗔 is pleased to announce 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 as its new 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, commencing 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. With five years as CEO of the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗣𝗔), Nathan brings strong leadership and deep industry expertise to the role. He will lead ForestrySA’s management of more than 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 of sustainable pine plantation and the stewardship of more than 𝟭𝟲,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 of native forest across South Australia. This appointment marks an exciting step forward for 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and the future of the state’s forest industries. #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗦𝗔 #𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 #𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 #𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 – 𝗞𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗽𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 Due to harvesting activity nearby, the following car park in 𝗞𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗽𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 (𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) is 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱: 📍 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 (𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱) 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝗛𝟮, 𝗞𝗛𝟯, 𝗞𝗛𝟰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗛𝟱 Visitors are asked to instead park at the car park 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, opposite 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱: ✅ 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝗛𝟲, 𝗞𝗛𝟳, 𝗞𝗛𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗛𝟵 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. You can view current harvesting activity via our live map: 👉 /apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=3c6242d0605b445cb2ee8a3e289c9f14 We will advise when the area is reopened.

🔥 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 🔥 ForestrySA will conduct residue burn operations within the Mt Crawford forest reserve today (Thursday 14 May 2026), weather permitting. The location of the operation is the Murrays plantation on the northern side of Springton Road, Mt Crawford. Smoke will be visible in the area over the coming days. Prescribed and residue burning plays an important role in managing fuel loads and supporting forest health. These activities will continue through the winter period as part of ongoing forest and fire management. We will continue to update with dates and locations as they are scheduled. 🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: .au/forest-management/fire-management/ Thank you for your understanding.

We proudly manage public access to forest reserves across SA, providing spaces for camping, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, community events and more. Our forests welcome thousands of visitors each year for low‑impact recreation, with free access for walkers, runners, cyclists, dog‑walkers and orienteering groups. To support inclusive access, our ranger team assists visitors who require disability access and provides information on accessible trails, facilities and forest areas. Many sites also offer accessible toilets and dedicated carparking at key campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centres. Pedestrian gates and step‑overs are placed throughout the forests to ensure safe, easy entry for all users. Sustainable forestry means forests can produce renewable timber and remain great places for recreation - a win for everyone. #CampingSA #HikingSA #MountainBikingSA

🔥 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 If you’re planning to use a fire pit, please remember: 🗓️ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 to use a fire pit at campgrounds ✅ Bookings are not required at designated picnic sites 🪵 Forestry SA does not supply firewood — please bring your own 🚫 Collecting firewood from the forest is prohibited under the Forestry Act 1950 👀 Fires must not be left unattended and must be fully extinguished before departure Thank you for helping keep our forests safe and enjoyable for all.

🚨 Forest Closure Notice 🚨 For public safety, temporary closures will be in place 6am Mon 11 May to 6pm Fri 15 May 2026 during a coordinated operation by the Landscapes South Australia Hills and Fleurieu & Partners. Closed areas: MOUNT BOLD Forest: All areas north of Rozor Back Road (Including Jupiter Creek & McIntyres Forest Reserves and SA Water's Mt Bold Reserve). The Heysen Trail will be temporarily re-routed via Razor Back Road and Pocock Road. Rocky Creek Hut and areas south of Razor Back Road are not closed during this time. Please do not enter closed areas, follow all signage and directions from staff. This work is being delivered by Landscape South Australia Hills and Fleurieu, supported by NPWS and ForestrySA. Program info: Landscapes South Australia https://hf.landscape.sa.gov.au/land-manager-support/pests/feraldeer

Behind the scenes, ForestrySA crews are working around the clock to reduce bushfire risk - from prescribed burning and targeted fuel reduction to maintaining thousands of kilometres of fire breaks. Our operational teams play a vital frontline role in keeping forests, neighbours and communities safe. Their work doesn’t stop when the fire season ends - planning, hazard assessments and specialised training continue year‑round to ensure we’re always ready to respond. Every proactive step helps protect the landscapes we care for. #FireManagement #BushfireReady

⛺ Accommodation bookings temporarily on hold ⛺ Accommodation bookings across ForestrySA sites are temporarily on hold due to some technical issues. Our team is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We’ll provide an update and let you know as soon as bookings are available again. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🌿 𝗢𝗻𝗲‑𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 — 𝗠𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 Forestry SA will be carrying out one day of weed spraying operations in Mt Crawford Forest, including the Murrays, Big Flat, Forties and Charcoal Pits blocks. ⚠️ For safety, we ask visitors to avoid these areas while aerial operations are underway and to follow all on‑site signage and staff directions. Weed control is part of routine plantation management and helps support healthy, productive forests. Herbicide use is generally limited to the first two years of a plantation’s 34‑year cycle, with minimal use beyond that. 🗺️ Operation details and maps: forestrysa.com.au/forest-management/upcoming-forest-operations Thanks for your understanding.

🔥 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 — 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 🔥 Forestry SA will begin prescribed and residue burning programs in the coming months, continuing through winter as part of forest and fire management. 📍 Locations and dates will be shared closer to the time. Learn more about fire management in our forests: 🔗 forestrysa.com.au/fire-management More information to come.