Permits required for firewood collection

Firewood collection is allowed in state forests, and under permit where designated in the Riverina.

To collect firewood, you must obtain a permit that remains valid when collecting and transporting firewood.

Tree-felling is prohibited and firewood cannot be collected for sale or commercial use.

Areas selected for firewood collection depend on:

• the presence of sufficient wood to allow removal while maintaining ecological processes and cultural heritage values;

• adequate public access and safety;

• amenity for other forest users; and

• other regulatory requirements.

The areas may be revised from time-to-time in response to changing circumstances such as flooding and depletion of coarse woody debris.

To apply for a permit through the NSW Nationals Parks and Wildlife Service, go to https://nsw10.my.site.com/s/firewood-permit.

Firewood permit applications are also available from Sevice NSW.