Closure of the Cecelia forest carpark
The debate around the harvesting of the pine trees in Cecelia Forest has been batted back and forth for a number of years now. Those pro the felling claiming they were planted and due for harvest, spread fire at a faster rate than the indigenous forest and use up more water than the indigenous forest.
Those anti the felling enjoy the shade provided by the mature trees, worry about the wildlife that has made its home amongst the trees and also worry about possible erosion caused as a result of the removal of the trees.
Harvested timber stacked in the carpark
Whichever side of the debate you fall, the trees are going! Many of the trees surrounding the car park have already been felled and from the beginning of February the car park will be closed for the final trees to be removed.
The view from the carpark. Now with trees removed
