Watch as the helicopter swoops in to expertly rescue and transport heavy logs from difficult-to-reach areas, showcasing the power and efficiency of aerial logging techniques.

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Whakatāne residents have had front row seats to a demonstration of heli-logging using a Black Hawk helicopter over the past week, as local operator Kāhu assists logging crews on Valley Road.

Whakatāne residents have had front-row seats to a demonstration of heli-logging using a Black Hawk helicopter during the past week. Whakatāne District Council has contracted a logging firm to ...