89   Removal or destruction of timber

(1)  A responsible authority must not remove, fell or destroy timber from an area of more than one hectare of land within a controlled travelling stock reserve unless it has given the Forestry Corporation at least 3 months’ notice in writing of its intention to do so.

Note. For the effect of compliance with this section, see section 38 (4) (e) of the Forestry Act 2012.

(2)  A responsible authority must consult the Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife before it decides whether or not to fell timber on or remove timber felled on a controlled travelling stock reserve that adjoins a national park or a nature reserve.

(3)  The responsible authority may remove timber only after giving due consideration to any representations made by the Director-General of National Parks and Wildlife.