NSW State forests offer fun and adventure — but be safe People planning their holiday travels and activities should put State forests on top of the list. With more than two million hectares of State forests, there are plenty of unique places to discover and activities to share. People can visit and camp for free – even the family dog is welcome.State forests contain thousands of kilometres of roads for four-wheel driving, mountain biking, trail biking, horseriding and bushwalkingHowever, Forestry Corporation of NSW is reminding visitors to be safe and respectful as they explore the great outdoors. 23 Dec 2021
Blowering dam open to visitors but reminded of access restrictions With Christmas and New Years Eve fast approaching, Forestry Corporation of NSW is reminding visitors and locals that there are some restrictions remaining on visiting Blowering Dam. 23 Dec 2021
Nyanggan Gapi's Cafe expansion celebrates cultural success Yesterday Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation official opened the Nyanggan Gapi's Cafe Seating Deck at Sealy Lookout (Niigi Niigi) – a celebration of the success of the First Nation-owned and run business. 16 Dec 2021
Christmas tree in Government House a display of forestry’s value A Christmas tree grown by Forestry Corporation of NSW proudly sits in Government House in the centre of Sydney as a visual reminder of the forestry industry and the value it provides. 15 Dec 2021
Visitors warned of major damage to Pilliga State Forest road network Forestry Corporation of NSW is advising that large numbers of roads in the Pilliga Forest and surrounding island forests have incurred significant damage following exceptional rain over the last few months. 13 Dec 2021
Update on Newnes, Wolgan and Ben Bullen State Forests The NSW Government has announced Newnes State Forest, Wolgan State Forest and parts of Ben Bullen State Forest, near Lithgow, will be transferred to the Gardens of Stone Reserves managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. 09 Dec 2021
Annual Report reflects ongoing fire recovery efforts Ongoing fire recovery efforts have been Forestry Corporation’s primary focus in the past financial year, with record post-fire plantation timber salvage, replanting and rebuilding programs and reduced hardwood timber production in response to environmental considerations reflected in the financial results tabled in Parliament this week. 09 Dec 2021
Forestry starts with a seed – 11 million trees start their journey in Blowering On the back of a record 2021 planting season, Forestry Corporation of NSW’s 2022 seedling crop is well and truly underway with 11 million radiata pine (Pinus radiata) sown in the organisation’s Blowering nursery. 01 Dec 2021
Door open for renewable energy to be produced alongside renewable timber Renewable energy and renewable timber may soon be produced side-by-side, with the passage today of legislation to enable clean energy developments such as wind energy to be established in State forest pine plantations. 19 Nov 2021
Forestry firefighters converge on Tumbarumba to prepared for season ahead https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/about/releases/2021/forestry-firefighters-converge-on-tumbarumba-to-prepared-for-season-ahead Forestry Corporation put 40 new firefighting recruits through their paces at its Tumbarumba training camp in preparation for the fire season ahead. 10 Nov 2021