Firewood collection season ends

“Domestic firewood is a limited resource. Under Victorian legislation, firewood can only be collected from designated firewood collection areas of state forests during the firewood collection season which runs from March 1 to June 30 and September 1 to November 30,” Mr Kennedy said.

“Roadside collection outside of designated collection areas is not permitted at any time.

“Limits are in place to prevent households stockpiling large volumes of firewood from public land and denying others a supply.”

During the designated collection periods an individual can collect a maximum of two cubic metres of firewood in a day and may collect up to 16 cubic metres per household per financial year.

If you are collecting firewood before the season ends, be considerate, use common sense, follow physical distancing requirements and stay safe.

Any information the community may have about the illegal removal of firewood for sale can be reported to DELWP on 136 186.

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