May 28, 2026
Police, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers and HQPlantations staff conducted joint activities in State Forests and National Parks in the Imbil and Amamoor areas at the weekend.
The activities focussed on traffic offences, illegal camping, the illegal collection of timber and compliance with regulatory notices.
- Rangers issued six infringement notices in relation to illegal camping; camping is only permitted in designated camping areas and camping fees apply
- Police conducted 25 random breath tests and issued three infringement notices for defective motor vehicles and speeding
- A drug warning was given to a 21-year-old woman from Coolum Beach in relation to the possession of cannabis and utensils
All intercepted vehicles received an educational package from HQPlantations staff outlining the applicable laws for responsible recreation in the plantation forests, highlighting the importance of remaining on formed roads as well as compliance with road closure signage.
Forestry tracks are generally closed due to active logging, which involves the use of large and potentially dangerous machinery posing a risk to motorists entering without permission.
Closed tracks are monitored using overt and covert surveillance cameras, and fines can be issued by rangers and police officers in relation to traffic offences and failing to comply with notices.
