C-27-019 Queenstown Hill Wilding Conifer Harvest

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RFx ID: 34733646 Organisation: Queenstown-Lakes District Council Open date: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 5:00 PM +12:00 Close date: Monday, 30 November 2026 5:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 21000000 - Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Machinery and Accessories 70000000 - Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services Region: Otago Overview: Through a Notice of Intent, The Queenstown Lakes District Council is advising interested parties of the intention to go to market to attract suppliers for wilding conifer harvest planning and harvest operations on reserve land up Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill The opportunity The successful contractor will be required to deliver end-to-end harvest services, including but not limited to: Phase 1: Comprehensive harvest planning Phase 2: Harvest operations The harvest of wilding conifers across 109 hectares of reserve land on Queenstown Hill is a key step in a high-profile Wilfire risk reduction and ecological restoration programme. The Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill Reserve Restoration Management Plan (2025), available online, details the restoration activities and includes an overview of harvest management zones and anticipated harvest methods.