Firewood

  • Logging ban takes toll on locals

    A statewide ban on logging in Victorian native forests has forced local timber and firewood companies to source timber from New South Wales as prices skyrocket.

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  • Big fines apply to illegal firewood collection

    People collecting firewood in native forest face big penalties if they inadvertently damage critical wildlife habitat or Aboriginal scarred trees.

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  • Firewood season kicks off in Otways region

    The autumn firewood collection season began on Wednesday and lasts for four months.

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  • Roadside firewood ban set to remain in place

    Collecting firewood from roadsides will remain prohibited in Corangamite Shire, following a council review that rejected a change to the policy.

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  • Wood season opening for three months

    Colac and district residents have until November 30 to collect firewood, with the spring firewood season opening in September, but people should be aware of the collection rules. 

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  • Vigilant locals vital to stop thefts of firewood

    Colac residents should remain up-to-date with the local firewood collection laws following the illegal theft of a 400-year-old red gum tree at Inverleigh Flora Reserve.

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  • Theft of 400-year-old tree

    Colac residents should be on the lookout for evidence of firewood thefts after someone cut down a 400-year-old red gum tree at the Inverleigh Flora Reserve.

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  • Firewood season ends tomorrow

    Colac and district residents have just today and tomorrow to complete firewood collections.

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