Visitors to State forests in the Riverina and the state’s west will again be able to light campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal, and other solid fuels.  

A Solid Fuel Fire Ban has been lifted in the region’s state forests as fire conditions ease with the approach of winter. 

This change is relevant to people camping in the Riverina’s redgum and southern cypress state forests, as well as the native forests of the Pilliga.  

Forestry Corporation Regional Manager for Western NSW, Andrew McCurdy said the lifting of the fire ban will be greatly received by campers frequenting popular camping locations in the Riverina, including the Koondrook, Perricoota, and Campbells Island State forests. 

“Solid fuel fire bans are introduced to protect forests and local communities from bushfires,” Mr McCurdy said.   

“The fire danger period has now passed, and so the Solid Fuel Fire Ban has been lifted, enabling visitors to state forests to again light wood and charcoal campfires and barbecues. 

“We still urge the public to exercise common sense and vigilance when lighting and extinguishing campfires in the forests.  

“Please use properly constructed fireplaces, sweep away all leaves, grasses, and other flammable material around the fireplace before lighting a campfire and make sure your campfire is completely extinguished before you leave the forest.  

“A campfire is only truly out when it has been inundated with water and is cold to touch.

“We urge campers to put safety first and never leave a campfire unattended,” he said.  

For more information about forest notices and closures, visit www.forestrycorporation.com.au