Connect with City Forests, your partners in sustainable forestry
City Forests welcomes inquiries from community members, industry partners, researchers, and anyone interested in sustainable forestry, environmental stewardship, and community partnership. Our experienced team is ready to assist with your needs and questions.
Why contact City Forests?
Environmental Leadership
Connect with New Zealand's sustainable forestry pioneers, contributing to carbon reduction and biodiversity protection since 1906.
Economic Partnership
Explore opportunities with a company delivering 978% investment growth and supporting 85+ local jobs while generating millions in community dividends.
Community Collaboration
Join our network of 13 supported community groups and help us expand our 57km of public recreational tracks and $56,000 annual community contributions.
Professional Excellence
Work with FSC® certified forest managers who protect 2,400 hectares of native reserves while maintaining world-class sustainable forestry standards.
Send us an email
Head Office & Administration
City Forests Limited
- Address: 123 Crawford Street, Dunedin
- Postal: PO Box 210, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
- Phone: +64 3 467 7730
- Fax: +64 3 477 6630
- Email: dunedin@cityforests.co.nz
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Specialised Services
For all commercial timber sales, supply contracts, and partnership opportunities:
Kent Chalmers - Commercial Sales Manager
- Location: 123 Crawford Street, Dunedin
- Email: kent.chalmers@cityforests.co.nz
- Phone: +64 3 467 7730
Forest Access & Recreation
Permit Applications & Recreational Access
- Online Applications: Apply online here
- Email: permits@cityforests.co.nz
- Phone: +64 3 467 7730
- Processing Time: Minimum 2 weeks advance notice required
- Cost: Free permits with terms and conditions
Recreational Services
- Commercial access.
- Contract operations, sub-contract, contract operation support, research
- Commercial dog walking, pest control, bees. - Hunting permits (ballot system)
- Motorised vehicle access
- Horse riding access
- Special event permits
- Educational group visits
- Photography and filming permits
Emergency & Safety
Emergency Situations
- Fire or Medical Emergency: Dial 111 immediately
- Forest Safety Concerns: +64 3 467 7730
- Suspicious Activities: +64 3 467 7730
Safety Reporting
Report hazards, safety concerns, or suspicious activities through our website or by calling our main number.
Media & Information
Media Inquiries
For media requests, interview opportunities, and information about our:
- Sustainable forestry practices and innovations
- Environmental conservation programmes
- Economic contribution to Dunedin
- Community partnership initiatives
- Carbon sequestration and climate change contributions
Information Requests
We provide information about:
- Forest Stewardship Council® certification processes
- Sustainable forest management practices
- Biodiversity conservation programmes
- Carbon trading and emissions reduction
- Employment and contractor opportunities
