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Spring firewood collection season opens

12/09/2025

Victorians will be able to collect firewood for domestic use when collection areas reopen for spring on Monday September 1. Firewood collection is only allowed from state forests during the firewood season from designated firewood collection areas. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) Gippsland Deputy Chief…

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