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Firewood Season To Open In Gippsland

Firewood Season To Open In Gippsland

Member for Eastern Victoria Region Danny O’Brien said the spring firewood collection season would open across Victoria on Monday.

By Danny O'Brien - 29th August 2014 - Back to News

"From the 1st of September designated firewood collection areas will open after being closed during winter," Mr O’Brien said.

"Once collection sites open, Gippslanders will be able to collect firewood for domestic use until 30 November."

Mr O’Brien said that since 2011 firewood collection on public land had been made easier and more affordable under changes made by the Victorian Coalition Government.

"The Victorian Coalition Government has reduced the burden of red tape put in place under the previous Labor government and made it easier for households to access an annual supply of firewood by abolishing useless permits."

He said the Coalition Government recognised that firewood was an important source of heating for many Victorian homes during winter.

"The Coalition Government has helped reduce the cost of living for regional Victorians by removing red tape and providing cost effective measures to help people warm their homes," Mr O’Brien said.

Firewood collection is only permitted during designated times of the year and from designated firewood collection areas.

Firewood collected at these sites is for personal use only and cannot be sold. Official signs will display the rules and collection limits.

"It’s also important to remember that those who aren’t collecting their own firewood need to buy it from licensed operators," Mr O’Brien added.

For more information and updates visit www.depi.vic.gov.au or call 136 186.

Media Contact: Danny O’Brien 5174 7066 or 0481 013 620

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