Campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal or other solid fuels will be banned in Riverina, Pilliga and Southern Cypress State forests due to the increased risk of bushfire.

Forestry Corporation firefighters have prepared for today’s start to the NSW Bushfire Danger Period with a five-day intensive fire training camp in the Central West.

Forestry Corporation of NSW is ramping up preparations for the upcoming NSW bushfire season having staged a five-day intensive fire training camp on the Mid North Coast.

Forestry Corporation, proud supporters of the Woolgoolga Mountain Bike Club, has commended the club’s members for turning the Wedding Bells State Forest and Mount Coramba trails into top-tier mountain biking destinations.

Forestry Corporation is celebrating National Tree Day and the environmental role that State forests play in carbon capture, biodiversity and providing the state with sustainable timber products.

Forestry Corporation is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests.