ALERT - PARK CLOSURES!

7th OCTOBER - 4th NOVEMBER 2024 - The East Side Forest will be closed to the public due to a forestry harvest operation.  Please check map for areas still accessible during this time.  

MONDAY 14th OCTOBER 7am - 9.30am - The East side pasture trails from the Woolshed to the Regional park will be closed for top dressing operation.

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Forest Harvest, January 2022

It’s harvest time at Summerhill, and that’s not fruit and vegies, but specialty timbers. This summer we’re felling and milling 2 beautiful timber species;  Eucalyptus regnans (Vic Ash or Mountain Ash) and Poplar.

Eucalyptus regnans is one of the tallest trees in the world, and although our trees are only 40yrs old they are already close to 70m tall. The timber is strong and light in colour with occasional red gum streaks. It is used throughout NZ and Australia for flooring, interior cladding and feature walls.

Poplar logs ready for transport to sawmill
Poplar logs ready for transport to sawmill

Vic Ash Flooring, Summerhill Timbers.
Vic Ash Flooring, Summerhill Timbers.

Poplar is possibly the most versatile tree grown in NZ, but very under-rated. It holds up our hillsides, stock can eat the leaves in a drought, the timber is strong and can be treated like Pine.  The timber is a beautiful white – light golden colour, made into decorative ply abroad, but just as beautiful in solid wood for interior walls and feature areas.

The areas being harvested will be replanted this winter in native timber trees and more Poplar on the steep hill country. As with all harvest operations safety is paramount, so please stay behind the signs and tape, but do let us know if you’re interested in any of these stunning locally grown timbers.

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Poplar walls & ceiling, Summerhill Timbers

Poplar walls & ceiling, Summerhill Timbers