General News
13 September, 2023
Spring firewood season open
THE spring firewood collection season has opened with Loddon residents given access to state forests. Local residents can collect firewood from designated areas in the Bealiba-Barp State Forest, Tarnagulla State Forest, St Arnaud South State Forest...
THE spring firewood collection season has opened with Loddon residents given access to state forests.
Local residents can collect firewood from designated areas in the Bealiba-Barp State Forest, Tarnagulla State Forest, St Arnaud South State Forest, Myers Flat State Forest and Moliagul State Forest.
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action regional manager forest and fire planning Amy Groch said firewood collection was only allowed in designated firewood collection areas during a firewood season.,
“Coming out of winter, access to some firewood collection areas might be restricted until tracks dry out and conditions are safe,” she said. “Please be aware of the environment around you at all times and safety of yourself and others when in state forests as trees may fall or drop limbs without warning,” she said.
Ms Groch said people could collect up to two cubic metres per person per day with a maximum of 16 cubic metres per household per financial year. She encouraged people who rely on firewood for heating and cooking to plan their needs early.
“Firewood collected during the spring and autumn seasons needs at least eight to 12 months to cure and be dry before use. We prioritise firewood availability for local communities.”