firewood in vic

Submitted: Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 19:14

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warthog

Not really 4wd but I intend to make a day of it in the 4wd. Just moved the family to Mildura in the and I was wondering if people can give me an idea as to what the procedure is in Vic as far as collecting your own firewood. I didn't find the DSE web site particularly helpful as far as where firewood can be collected. I understand cutting down trees is not kosher but can you collect fallen trees from state forests and roadside verges? Where else can you go? Have chainsaw trailer and 4wd.

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Reply By: DIO - Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 20:09

Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 20:09

Many Councils require that you have a permit authorising collection of fallen timber from roadside verges. Check with them.

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Reply By: skipp - Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 20:35

Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 20:35

nat parks will not let you collect wood as it is a home for some little critter,best bring your own or collect before entering park......or collect in park without anyone seeing you and move little critter to other log...lol

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Reply By: rolande- Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 20:43

Saturday, Jan 27, 2007 at 20:43

G'Day Warthog,

Do a search for

Bindara Station

I'm sure Bill will have some great redgum for sale if you want to drive up the road a bit to pick it up,

Regards

Rolande

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Reply By: warthog - Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 17:28

Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 17:28

Thanks for the replies fellas

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Reply By: Mike Harding - Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 17:51

Sunday, Jan 28, 2007 at 17:51

From memory: you can cut and collect fallen timber from State Forests for home (non commercial) use but you require a government (probably DSE) permit which can often be purchased from local post offices etc and is about $15 per year. I read this info about 5 years ago. I have no idea if people actually bother to buy this permit or whether the scheme is enforced?

Mike Harding

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