HQ Plantations held a community open day on Thursday April 20 at their Beerburrum headquarters for local residents to learn about the company’s operations, including harvesting and fire management.
There was a fully loaded logging truck on display along with a fire tanker.
The fire detection room was of particular interest. It involves a hub of cameras and maps to ensure the rapid detection and extinguishing of fires.
The whole process from planting to harvesting takes approximately 26-30 years.
The trees are grown from seedlings, planted in straight rows, maintained and protected for three decades and then harvested.
The end product is sustainably-grown timber that supplies the local construction and manufacturing industry.
Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Stephanie Hunt, said they are planning more community open days in the future to connect with local residents to gather feedback, which will help improve and mitigate any potential issues, such as impacts from noise, dust and road usage.