Portobello Forest Partnership was the 45th forest established by Roger Dickie. In 2021 Portobello had an estimated net stocked area of 243 hectares.

The Portobello Forest Partnership was created in June 1995. Planting took place in the winter of that year. Harvesting is forecast to commence in 2023.

Portobello Forest is located on State Highway 36, 17 km from Gisborne.