Five day bootcamp prepares forestry firefighters for season ahead Forty nine Forestry Corporation of NSW firefighters honed their skills recently in a five-day training camp at Mt Seaview Resort near Wauchope in preparation for the fire season ahead. 18 Sep 2020
Koalas are not extinct in Kiwarrak State Forest In response to questions about a report suggesting that there had been a 100 per cent decline in koalas in the Kiwarrak area due to the Hillville fire, Forestry Corporation has confirmed so far eight healthy koalas have been found during surveys following the wildfire in the Kiwarrak State Forest, with further comprehensive surveys still underway. 17 Sep 2020
Burnt timber used to support Australia’s heritage fleet A partnership between Forestry Corporation and Sydney Heritage Fleet has seen a shipment of bushfire salvaged timber delivered to help preserve heritage ships across Australia. 15 Sep 2020
Hazard reduction burn planned near Bellingen: Alert to forest neighbours Forestry Corporation of NSW will be carrying out hazard reduction burning in parts of Tarkeeth State Forest between Monday 14 and Wednesday 16 September 2020. 11 Sep 2020
Hazard reduction burn planned near Urunga: Alert to forest neighbours Forestry Corporation of NSW will be carrying out hazard reduction burning in parts of Newry State Forest between Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 September 2020. 07 Sep 2020
Benandarah State Forest hazard reduction burn complete Forestry Corporation of NSW has completed a hazard reduction burning program in Benandarah State Forest to reduce fuel load after a recent harvesting operation. 01 Sep 2020
Nesting box installation supports forest bushfire recovery Nineteen nesting boxes have been installed in Bellangry State Forest near Wauchope as part of a partnership between Forestry Corporation of NSW and FAWNA to support local wildlife. 31 Aug 2020
Kinross pine plantations to be harvested and replanted A multi-year operation to harvest and replant pine plantations in Kinross State Forest will commence in October, producing enough timber to construct the frames for more than 3,000 homes and fit out their kitchens and closets. 26 Aug 2020
Sugar Pine Walk photo comp winner and finalists announced Forestry Corporation of NSW has today announced the winner and finalists in the Sugar Pine Walk commemorative photo competition, with Michael Harris taking our top place with his photograph ‘Winterlong’. 17 Aug 2020
Ourimbah State Forest’s Wallaby Road and Middle Ridge Road closed indefinitely https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/about/releases/2020/ourimbah-state-forests-wallaby-road-and-middle-ridge-road-closed-indefinitely Wallaby Road and Middle Ridge Road in Ourimbah State Forest will be closed indefinitely to the public from Friday 7 August, following ongoing issues in the area. 07 Aug 2020