Forest Neighbours & Community

Neighbour Information

Neighbours of the Wenita forests will be notified in advance of any logging operations planned in their area.

This page will be updated monthly with information about our upcoming logging operations.

Forest Visitors

Our forests are fantastic locations for recreational pursuits, and we are happy to share them with our community.

To enter our forests, you need to obtain a permit via our online Forest Access System or, for some uses, by contacting us directly. See the table  on our Forest Visitors page to find out the correct method for you to obtain permission to enter our forests.

Our Forests

Our Community

We’re proud to be part of our local community. It’s important to us to support local initiatives and groups in Otago. Here are some of the ways we’re doing that.

The New Zealand Falcon Research Project

We are co-funding a three-year research programme (together with City Forests, the Otago Regional Council and others) to investigate breeding success of Karearea in plantation forests.

Native Galaxlids

We have commissioned aquatic scientist, Dr Richard Allibone, to survey populations of galaxids (native freshwater fish) in our forests. His work will be used to plan – and minimise the impacts of – our future operations.

Other Research

Our forests have attracted many researchers wanting to know more about the species that live in this environment. Wenita is pleased to work with organisations interested in carrying out research in areas that support our goals for safety, sustainability and efficiency.

Environmental Education

Our forests are fascinating environments for learners of all ages – whether they are visiting on a school trip or for their post-graduate research projects. University students are regularly employed to gather forest inventory information or for special one-off projects such as stream monitoring and flora and fauna surveys.

Otago Youth Adventure Trust

Wenita is pleased to have Berwick Lodge in our Berwick Forest. This lodge provides accommodation and a wide range of outdoor activities. Many groups of adults and children have used the lodge and enjoyed the confidence course, tramping and kayaking.

NZ Rally Championships

Every second year local and international competitors look forward to testing themselves on challenging stages through Wenita’s forests.

Hunting

Hunting is the most popular recreational activity in our forests. Pigs, deer, goats, possums and rabbits are all hunted. Hunters must be registered with us before they can book access and we currently have a waiting list of hunters wanting to register. See our ‘Forest Visitors’ page for more details.

Other Activities

Our forests are enjoyed by mountain bikers, horse riders, walkers, picnickers and bird watchers, who also require an access permit. See our ‘Forest Visitors’ page for more details.

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We have 30,000-hectares of sustainably-managed forests and pride ourselves on the quality of our products.

Phone

Office:  +64 3 489 3234
After Hours:  +64 21 222 3234

Address

11 Hartstonge Ave, Mosgiel, Dunedin, 9024

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