Neighbours overlooking the southern end of Matakana Island might start to notice the landscape change as contractors begin to harvest the mature pine trees on the island.
Ninety hectares of mature pine trees will start to be felled from October 16.
Revenue from harvesting the trees, owned by Western Bay of Plenty District Council, will go towards funding the building of the much-needed replacement wharf at Panepane Point, the council said.
“We want to let the community know, because we know that the beautiful taonga of Matakana is part of the unique and precious landscape around Tauranga Moana.
“It’s going to look a bit different along the island foreshore for a few years and we are working hard to restore the native flora and fauna at Panepane Point,” the council’s reserves and facilities manager, Peter Watson, said.