A forest history Between 1920 and 1929, 53,000 m³ of wood, mainly kauris, were extracted throughout the Pirogues River Valley (35,000 m³) and in the Blue River Valley (18,000 m³). A 37 kilometre railway line, leading to the beautiful Month of May forest, allowed the transport of logs. The activity ceased in 1932 (Source: Chronicles of the Red Lands, the Great New Caledonian South, by Jacques Valette) 39 Direction of Sustainable Development of the South Province Territories I Strolling along the waterways 38 Strolling along the waterways The Month of May River A walk through the rainforest Running along the foothills of a ridge, the long walk of the Month of May trail, between dense humid forest, mining shrub and perspectives of wetlands, leads the walker from the Upper Valley of the Blue River to the White River. A few remains There remain few traces of the mining activity (the chrome ore extracted from the Month of May Mine was evacuated by rail to La Pirogue) and forestry activity which took place there, apart from a few paths. An intimate freshness A place full of mystery “It then penetrates into the depths of the Mont of May forest: an enigmatic space where light and shadow give the water of the creeks this very particular appearance. Branches and dead leaves crunch underfoot. The harsh smell of lush, damp earth caresses the nostrils.” GR®NC1 Guide, From Prony to Dumbea, Jean-Francis Clair Blechnum obtusatum Rainforest Swamps The marshes of the Month of May River Month of May River Bridge
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