Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd

Forestry Projects on the Mid North Coast

Your local earthmoving specialists, trusted by councils and clients across the Mid North Coast for over 25 years.

An orange excavator sits on a dirt path cleared through a forest Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd in Coopernook, NSW
A yellow bulldozer sits on a leveled plot of dirt, surrounded by a lush green forest with hills under a cloudy sky Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd in Coopernook, NSW.

Public Lands

National Parks & State Forests

Jim Anderson Earthmoving take on a huge range of forestry projects on the Mid North Coast, including Forster, Taree and Gloucester. We have over 20 years experience in the State Forest environment and have all the equipped and up to date machinery to get the job done.


We carry out a variety of forestry tasks, including but not limited to:


  • Construction, grading and reshaping of forestry access roads
  • Pothole repair and surface re-sheeting
  • Installation of drainage and culverts
  • Erosion and sediment control measures
  • Construction of log landings and loading bays
  • Clearing and levelling areas for log stockpiles
  • Site preparation for machinery access
  • Clearing vegetation for road corridors or fire breaks
  • Road decommissioning and rehabilitation
  • Reshaping and stabilising disturbed land
  • Quarry development for road base materials
  • Dam or water storage excavation for fire suppression


To enquire about an earthmoving job on your property, contact our team on (02) 6556 3068.

Project

National Park - Cameron's Camp

Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd took control of landslip repair works within a National Park at Cameron’s Camp.


The project involved the rectification of a large section of roadway that had slipped, impacting site access.


Works carried out included:


  • Clean-up of affected road approaches.
  • Excavation further into the hillside to establish a new base for the roadway.
  • Placement of log barriers along the insecure edge to improve edge protection.



These works restored the affected section of roadway following the landslip event.

A yellow bulldozer sits on a dirt path in front of a forest, with fresh tracks visible in the soil Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd in Coopernook, NSW.
Yellow Bulldozer Clearing a Path Through a Forest of Birch Trees — Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd in Coopernook, NSW

Project

Fire Trails Harrington to fire safe

Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd completed fire trail works in Harrington to improve access within Crowdy Bay National Park.


The scope of works involved construction of fire trails across sandy and swampy terrain to provide access suitable for fire tankers.


Tasks undertaken included:


  • Building fire trails over sand and swamp areas within the park.
  • Laying geofabric and covering sandy sections with 200 road base to create all-weather access.
  • Installing A34 cloth with grid over swampy ground and using a Morooka truck tipper to place up to 500 millimetres of gravel across extended sections to establish access.


Over time, these methods contributed to approximately 50 kilometres of general road repairs and creek crossing repairs.


Machinery utilised for the project included a dozer, grader, tip truck, water truck, excavator and Posi-Track.

Project

Mann River National Parks Camping Area

Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd acted as Principal Contractor for the National Parks and Wildlife Service on works at the Mann River National Parks Camping Area.


The project involved upgrades to access roads and camping and caravan sites within the park.


Tasks undertaken included:


  • Rebuilding access roads and camping and caravan sites.
  • Implementing sediment control measures along the riverbank.
  • Installing stormwater infrastructure using precast concrete pits and pipes with rock scour outlets and stilling points.
  • Placing subbase and base materials.
  • Installing large prefabricated CAHLE grids at entrances and concrete base areas.
  • Completing entrance upgrades and road widening using cold emulsion.
  • Installing prefabricated self-composting toilet packers.
  • Installing new concrete water tanks.
  • Removing and disposing of the existing toilet system.
  • Spraying grass over all exposed areas.


These works formed part of the broader upgrade of facilities and infrastructure within the camping area.

Concrete Barbecue Pit on A Grassy Bank Overlooking a Calm Lake — Jim Anderson Earthmoving Pty Ltd in Coopernook, NSW

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are construction or earthworks allowed in national parks?

    Construction and earthworks in national parks are highly regulated and generally limited to essential infrastructure, maintenance or conservation works. Any proposed activity usually requires approvals from relevant government authorities and must comply with strict environmental guidelines. The goal is to minimise environmental impact and protect natural habitats while allowing necessary works to proceed.

  • What environmental protections apply to works in protected areas?

    Protected areas are subject to strict environmental protections to preserve ecosystems, wildlife and cultural heritage. These protections may include limits on vegetation removal, erosion control measures, waterway protection and rehabilitation requirements. Environmental management plans outline how impacts will be minimised during and after works.

  • How is safety managed in state forests and national parks?

    Safety management in protected areas involves careful planning to protect workers, visitors and the environment. This may include traffic management, restricted access zones, signage and risk assessments. Working in remote or natural environments requires additional safety considerations, such as emergency planning and communication systems.

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