With Australia Day fast approaching, Forestry Corporation of NSW is encouraging locals considering a trip to the region’s State forests to plan ahead.
Forestry Corporation’s Fire and Stewardship Manager Charlie Taylor said hot, dry conditions were expected and some key visitor areas such as Blowering Dam’s western foreshore remained closed.
“With school holidays coming to an end, many families are looking for an excuse to get out of the house to picnic, bushwalk or re-connect with nature,” Mr Taylor said.
“If you do plan to visit a State forest, please take some time to plan ahead and be aware of the conditions.
“Solid fuel fires are banned in State forests over summer, but gas appliances are allowed unless there is a total fire ban in place.
“As the weather heats up, we ask visitors to monitor the Rural Fire Service website and the fires near me app for information about total fire bans and ensure no flames are in the forest on TOBAN days.
“We also encourage anyone planning to visit a State forest to check the Forestry Corporation website for any closures and alerts to avoid disappointment.
“Unfortunately, some popular State forest visitor destinations such as Blowering Dam’s western foreshore are currently closed. The combination of fires and wet weather over the past year has made road conditions perilous and, despite extensive work to stabilise and restore damaged roads, the entire area remains unsafe for visitors in the short term.
“Visitors can follow us on Facebook for up-to-date information.”
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