With the opening of the spring season, Moorabool residents can now collect free firewood for personal use from state forest firewood collection areas.
Forest and Fire Planning regional manager Amy Groch, said firewood collection is 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.”
There are firewood collection areas in Moorabool at Povey Track near Blackwood, Daylesford-Mill Road, Firth Road near Trentham and Barkstead-McCarthy Road.
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.
“We prioritise firewood availability for local communities and those who depend on firewood as their primary source of heating and cooking,” she said.
“Most people do the right thing and stick to the collection limits, but people should know authorised officers will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves to catch those who aren’t”.
Details: www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/firewood-collection-in-your-region
