This time of year is often popular with people looking for mushrooms in State forests. Forestry Corporation of NSW is reminding people to stay safe in NSW State forests and be aware of COVID-19 and post-fire limitations this year.

Salvage operations in softwood plantations impacted by this season’s fires are well underway, with local crews working at a significantly higher rate of production than normal, planting programs ramping up to restock plantations and preparations underway for some export operations.

The Bombala forestry industry has begun salvaging timber from softwood plantations impacted by recent fires, with local production to increase over the next year.

Camping and picnic areas in NSW State forests are temporarily closed from midday Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice as part of the public health precaution.

Newnes State Forest is now reopened to public visitors, however people are asked to exercise caution when visiting the bushfire-affected forest.

The recent Clean up Australia Day saw a fleet of 4WDs converge in the popular Olney and Wyong State Forests to remove a staggering seven tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish.

Forestry Corporation of NSW is reminding people to avoid closed forests due to risks from bushfire damage and falling trees.

Power poles and hardwood timbers for homes and infrastructure will be the focus of a small-scale selective timber harvesting operation set to commence in fire-affected parts of Mogo and South Brooman State Forests next week.

The Wauchope Show Society couldn’t be happier to see donated timber arrive in time for redevelopment of the showground’s grandstands.

The Northern NSW forestry industry has begun salvaging burnt timber from softwood plantations impacted by recent fires, with local production to increase fourfold over the next year.