Police can now release the name of the forestry worker who died in Trass Valley near Wai-iti, Wakefield on Monday 16 July.
He was 31-year-old Shannon David Omlo of Tapawera.
Police offer their sympathies to Mr Omlo's family at this difficult time.
The death has been referred to WorkSafe and the Coroner.
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Issued by Police Media Centre