In the interest of public safety, Sustainable Timber Tasmania will continue to offer permits and licences only over the phone. Its regional offices at Smithton, Camdale, Perth, Scottsdale, Derwent Park and Geeveston are closed to all visitors. Source: Timberbiz
Island Speciality Timbers is still operating however, in the interest of public safety its locations at Geeveston, Derwent Park and Smithton are closed until further notice. Island Specialty Timbers Derwent Park and Geeveston are taking sales by arrangement, while Island Specialty Timbers Strahan is closed.
Recreational areas managed by Sustainable Timber Tasmania in support of the latest instructions from the Tasmanian Government and directions issued by the Director of Public Health, have closed all Permanent Timber Production Zone Land and forestry roads to public access for all recreational activities. This includes hunting, fishing, camping and walking.
The closures are intended to contribute to the Government’s efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 through our community.
All hunting, including the Big Den Deer Ballot, is covered by this closure. The collection of firewood from designated areas of Permanent Timber Production Zone land in accordance with a valid firewood permit may still occur provided that any other applicable COVID-19 requirements such as social distancing and hygiene measures, are complied with. Firewood permits are for personal domestic use only and not for commercial ventures.
