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Managing Public Safety on Harvest Sites

Last updated :19 Jun 2025

Topic: Manage forests

Sub topic: Forest operations

Guidance for landowners and forest managers to help you manage public safety. It covers  your responsibilities and the practical measures to reduce risks when harvesting. 

Summary

Everyone involved in forestry work has health and safety duties and responsibilities.

This guidance aims to help landowners, forest managers and forestry practitioners manage public safety . It includes:

  • roles and duties
  • control measures
  • practical tips 
  • example scenarios

Managing Public Safety on Harvest Sites

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