The forest that’s
owned by Dunedin
for Dunedin
City Forests Ltd is a multi-generational forestry asset owned by the people of Dunedin City for 120 years. City Forests owns and manages 25,100 hectares of land and commercial forestry estate in the coastal Otago region.
City Forests’ purpose is to operate sustainable forests for the future of Dunedin. The company is focused on economic, social, and environmental values of its forestry investment while ensuring consistent, long-term dividend returns.
The company provides commercial returns to the DCC, supports local jobs and recreation, enhances water quality and biodiversity and helps fight climate change!
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Latest News & Alerts
Ross Creek Redwoods / McGouns track closures (further)
Tuesday 5th August 2025
Machine tree felling for removal of hazardous trees is scheduled for August/September 2025 in the Ross Creek / McGouns Rd area and will cause temporary track closures. Some minor track damage is expected.
This (thinning) operation will improve forest health by removing smaller trees and support the large redwoods to grow on, ensuring ongoing recreational use of this forest.
This will require temporary complete closure of the Ross Creek redwoods biking/walking tracks. When this operation commences please strictly obey all signage and taped off areas, and for your safety and the safety of others DO NOT enter the closed forest area.
Ross Creek Redwoods / McGouns track closures
Monday 12th May 2025
Routine tree felling for thinning of younger forest stands in the Ross Creek / McGouns Rd area in May/June 2025 will cause temporary short-term track closures in this area.
Disruption is expected to be minimal, with only a small number of walking and mountain biking tracks needing to be closed.
Please obey all signage and for your safety and the safety of others DO NOT enter a closed track area.
