Firewood Collection

Please read the following before completing a Firewood Collection Permit application.

National Parks

Firewood collection is not permitted from National Parks, natural catchment areas and other conservation reserves - heavy penalties apply.

State Forests 

Permits are not required to collect firewood from state forests provided that wood is taken from a designated collection point. Collection points open from 1 March - 30 June and 1 September - 30 November each year.

Collection point locations and conditions of use can be found at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website or phone on 136 186.

Council roadsides and public land

Due to habitat loss and personal safety, collection of firewood is discouraged on Council-managed roadsides. Residents can apply to obtain a Local Law Permit to remove firewood from a roadside, for use in instances where a roadside has high fuel loads (due to storms or other events). Permits will only be issued for use during the two firewood collection seasons: 1 March - 30 June and 1 September - 30 November. These permits are subject to conditions including no felling of standing trees (dead or alive) and restrictions apply to significant roadsides.

Consideration will be given to the conservation of municipal roadside reserves before a permit will be issued.

If you require a permit ...

To apply for a firewood collection permit click here or contact Council's Community Safety Unit on 5772 0333.