Please note
- Before planning any visit to a State forest, please read the NSW Government COVID-19 rules to check current rules and restrictions in NSW.
- Please use our self notification form when camping in NSW State forest camping areas.
- For the latest updates of hunting in State forests, please refer to the Department of Primary Industries.
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All closures and notices
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Barrington Tops Forest Road reopened
When: 21 Dec 2022
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/barrington-tops-road-reopens
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Lowden Forest Rest Area in Tallaganda State Forest closed until further notice
When: 30 Oct 2020 until further notice
Affects: Tallaganda State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/tallaganda-state-forest-closed-due-to-fire-impact
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Ourimbah State Forest’s Wallaby Road and Middle Ridge Road closed indefinitely
When: 7 Aug 2020 until further notice
Affects: Ourimbah State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/ourimbah-state-forests-wallaby-road-and-middle-ridge-road-closed-indefinitely
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Exclusive use - Part Leard State Forest
When: 28 Sep 2020 - 27 Sep 2025
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/exclusive-use-part-leard-state-forest
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Exclusive use - Part Leard State Forest
When: 4 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2033
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/exclusive-use-part-leard-state-forest2
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Flat Rock State Forest: Carrisbrook Road closed due to bridge repairs
When: 10 Sep 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/flat-rock-state-forest-temporary-road-closure-on-carisbrook-road
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Chichester State Forest (Telegherry River) – bridge failure/road closure
When: 23 Oct 2020 until further notice
Affects: Chichester State Forest (Telegherry River)https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/chichester-state-forest-telegherry-river-bridge-failureroad-closure
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Comboyne State Forest: Waitui Road closed
When: 7 Jun 2021 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/comboyne-state-forest-waitui-road-closed
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Southern end of Blowering dam reopened
When: 12 Apr 2022
Affects: Bago State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/blowering-dam
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Newnes, Wolgan and Ben Bullen State Forests transferred to the Gardens of Stone Reserves
When: 6 May 2022
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/newnes-wolgan-ben-bullen
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Masseys Creek State Forest: Boonabilla Road and Basin Road closed to vehicle traffic
When: 31 Dec 2021 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/masseys-creek-state-forest-boonabilla-road-and-basin-road-closed-to-vehicle-traffic
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Sunny Corner State Forest: Mary’s Park closed for restoration
When: 11 Jan 2022 until further notice
Affects: Sunny Corner State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/sunny-corner-state-forest-marys-park-closed-for-restoration
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Bago State Forest: Sections of plantations closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bago-state-forest-sections-of-plantations-closed
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Batlow State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/batlow-state-forest-closed
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Boonanghi State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/boonanghi-state-forest-closed
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Broadwater State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/broadwater-state-forest-closed
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Carrai State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/carrai-state-forest-closed
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Copeton State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/copeton-state-forest-closed
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Doona State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/doona-state-forest-partially-closed
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Green Hills State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/green-hills-state-forest-closed
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Gundar State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/gundar-state-forest-closed
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Kippara State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/kippara-state-forest-closed
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Lower Creek State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/lower-creek-state-forest-closed
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Mistake State Forest: Closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/mistake-state-forest-closed
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Nowendoc State Forest: Partially closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nowendoc-state-forest-partially-closed
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Chichester State Forest: Mount Allyn Road Closed
When: 28 Feb 2022 until further notice
Affects: Chichester State Forest (Allyn River)https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/chichester-state-forest-mount-allyn-road
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Chichester State Forest: Williams Tops Road Closed
When: 28 Feb 2022 until further notice
Affects: Chichester State Forest (Allyn River)https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/chichester-state-forest-williams-tops-road
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Putty State Forest: partly closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/putty-state-forest-partially-closed
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Tallanganda State Forest: Lowden Forest Rest Area remains closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/tallanganda-state-forest-lowden-forest-rest-area-remains-closed
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Terrible Billy State Forest: closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/terrible-billy-state-forest-closed
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Towamba State Forest: closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/towamba-state-forest-closed
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Yessabah State Forest: closed
When: 14 Jan 2020 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/yessabah-state-forest-closed
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Bungabbee State Forest: closed
When: 11 Mar 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bungabbee-state-forest-closed
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Sugarloaf State Forest: closed
When: 11 Mar 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/sugarloaf-state-forest-closed
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Toonumbar State Forest: closed
When: 11 Mar 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/toonumbar-state-forest-closed
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Yabbra State Forest: closed
When: 16 May 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/yabbra-state-forest-closed
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Bagawa State Forest: Twelve Sixty Road closed until further notice
When: 6 Apr 2022 until further notice
Affects: Bagawa State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/twelve-sixty-road
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Belanglo State Forest is closed, Dalys Campground remains open
When: 7 Apr 2022 until further notice
Affects: Belanglo State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/belanglo-state-forest-is-closed,-dalys-campground-remains-open
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Harvest and Replant Operations - Old Camp Arboretum, Sunny Corner State forest
When: 20 May 2022
Affects: Sunny Corner State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/harvest-and-replant-operations-old-camp-arboretum,-sunny-corner-state-forest
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Hazard Reduction Burning Advice
When: 1 Apr 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/hazard-reduction-burning-advice
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Wet weather road impacts
When: 7 Jul 2022 - 7 Dec 2022
Affects:https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/wet-weather-road-impacts
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Heaton State Forest: Road closures
When: 28 Oct 2022 until further notice
Affects: Heaton State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/heaton-state-forest-road-closures
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Penrose State Forest closed - Limited camping only off Paddys River Road
When: 2 Aug 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/penrose-state-forest-closed-limited-camping-only-off-paddys-river-road
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Styx River State Forest: Wattle Flat Picnic area and campground reopened, noting heavy traffic
When: 29 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/styx-river-state-forest-wattle-flat-picnic-area-and-campground-temporarily-closed
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Canobolas State Forest: Use of forest roads due to Four Mile Creek Road closure
When: 19 Oct 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/use-of-forest-roads-within-canobolas-state-forest-due-to-closure-of-four-mile-creek-road
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Green Cape Lighthouse Road reopened
When: 8 Dec 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/green-cape-lighthouse-road-is-reopened
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Aerial chemical weed application in Watagans/Olney State Forest harvested sites
When: 14 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/aerial-chemical-weed-application-in-watagansolney-state-forest-harvested-sites
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Chichester State Forest: Plantation harvesting operations taking place
When: 21 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/chichester-state-forest-plantation-harvesting-operations-taking-place
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Orange, Bathurst and Oberon State forests affected by flooding and storm damage
When: 14 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/orange,-bathurst-and-oberon-state-forests-affected-by-flooding-and-storm-damage
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Lorne State Forest: Harvesting operations recommencing
When: 21 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/lorne-state-forest-harvesting-operations-recommencing
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Broken Bago State Forest: Paddock Road closed
When: 28 Nov 2022 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/broken-bago-state-forest-paddock-road-closed
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Clouds Creek State Forest: Closed
When: 3 Mar 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/clouds-creek-state-forest-closed2
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Nullo Mountain State Forest closed for pest control operations
When: 19 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nullo-mountain-state-forest-closed-for-pest-control-operations5
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Nullo Mountain State Forest closed for pest control operations
When: 6 Mar 2024 - 8 Mar 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nullo-mountain-state-forest-closed-for-pest-control-operations6
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Nullo Mountain State Forest closed for pest control operations
When: 4 Jun 2024 - 7 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nullo-mountain-state-forest-closed-for-pest-control-operations7
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Lansdowne State Forest: Harvesting operations commencing
When: 1 May 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/lansdowne-state-forest-harvesting-operations-commencing
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Bathurst Office closure for renovation
When: 8 May 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bathurst-office-closure-for-renovation
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Partial closure of Styx River State Forest
When: 20 Jun 2023 - 1 Jan 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-styx-river-state-forest
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Partial closure of Olney State Forest
When: 20 Jun 2023 - 1 Jan 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-olney-state-forest
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Partial closure of Bulga State Forest
When: 10 Jul 2023 - 1 Jan 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-bulga-state-forest
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Perricoota, Koondrook and Campbells Island State Forests remain closed due to flooding
When: 14 Sep 2023 - 7 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/perricoota,-koondrook-and-campbells-island-state-forests-closed
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Glenwood State Forest: Galinbundinya Mountain Bike trail closed on weekdays
When: 3 Jul 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/glenwood-state-forest-galinbundinya-mountain-bike-trail-closed-on-weekdays
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Partial closure of Braemar State Forest
When: 24 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-braemar-state-forest
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Partial closure of Newry State Forest
When: 27 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-newry-state-forest2
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Partial closure of Oakes and Irishman State Forests
When: 14 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-oakes-and-irishman-state-forests
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Partial closure of Yarratt State Forest
When: 25 Aug 2023 - 1 Jan 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-yarratt-state-forest
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Partial closure of Dingo State Forest
When: 11 Sep 2023 - 1 Jan 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-dingo-state-forest
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Partial closure of Ewingar State Forest
When: 20 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-ewingar-state-forest
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Partial closure of Myrtle State Forest
When: 17 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-myrtle-state-forest
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Access to Coopernook HQ: Heavy traffic along Forest Road, Coopernook Forest Way and Langley Vale Way
When: 23 Sep 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/access-to-coopernook-hq-heavy-traffic-along-forest-road,-coopernook-forest-way-and-langley-vale-way2
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Pokolbin State Forest: Road closures due to hazard reduction burn
When: 4 Sep 2023 - 7 Sep 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/pokolbin-state-forest-road-closures-due-to-hazard-reduction-burn
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Partial closure of Wild Cattle Creek State Forest
When: 6 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-wild-cattle-creek-state-forest
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Partial closure of Nymboida State Forest
When: 13 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-nymboida-state-forest
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Partial closure of Moonpar State Forest
When: 13 Nov 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-moonpar-state-forest2
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Partial closure of Pine Creek State Forest
When: 16 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/partial-closure-of-pine-creek-state-forest2
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Orara East State Forest – Notice of herbicide use
When: 25 Oct 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/orara-east-state-forest-notice-of-herbicide-use
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Barcoongere State Forest: Road closures on McPhillips Road and Barcoongere Way
When: 30 Oct 2023 - 20 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/barcoongere-state-forest-road-closures-on-mcphillips-road-and-barcoongere-way
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Flat Rock State Forest: Road closure on Clyde Ridge Road
When: 1 Nov 2023 - 27 Jan 2024
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/flat-rock-state-forest-road-closure-on-clyde-ridge-road
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Boorook State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/boorook-state-forest-closed-due-fires
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Butterleaf State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/butterleaf-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Donnybrook State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/donnybrook-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Ewingar State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/ewingar-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Forestland State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/forestland-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Gilgurry State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/gilgurry-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Malara State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/malara-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Nymboida State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/nymboida-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Oakwood State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/oakwood-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Severn State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/severn-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Spirabo State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/spirabo-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Sugarloaf State Forest: Currently closed due to fires
When: 1 Nov 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/sugarloaf-state-forest-currently-closed-due-to-fires
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Leard State Forest Reservation for Exclusive Use
When: 10 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/leard-state-forest-reservation-for-exclusive-use38
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Leard State Forest Reservation for Exclusive Use
When: 15 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/leard-state-forest-reservation-for-exclusive-use39
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Leard State Forest Reservation for Exclusive Use
When: 20 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/leard-state-forest-reservation-for-exclusive-use40
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Leard State Forest Reservation for Exclusive Use
When: 18 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/leard-state-forest-reservation-for-exclusive-use41
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Leard State Forest Reservation for Exclusive Use
When: 22 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/leard-state-forest-reservation-for-exclusive-use42
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Leard State Forest Reservation for Exclusive Use
When: 25 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/leard-state-forest-reservation-for-exclusive-use43
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Leard State Forest Reservation for Exclusive Use
When: 30 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/leard-state-forest-reservation-for-exclusive-use44
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Bodalla State Forest: Road Closure Notice - Mitchells Ridge Road
When: 4 Dec 2023 - 20 Dec 2023
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bodalla-state-forest-road-closure-notice-mitchells-ridge-road
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Bondo State Forest: Partial Road Closure Notice - Nottingham Road
When: 5 Dec 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/bondo-state-forest-partial-road-closure-notice-nottingham-road
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Weed control operations in Olney State Forest
When: 13 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2023
Affects: Olney State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/weed-control-operations-in-olney-state-forest
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Replanting operations near Macquarie Woods
When: 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Dec 2024
Affects: Vittoria State Foresthttps://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/replanting-operations-near-macquarie-woods
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Pilliga East, Bibblewindi and Jacks Creek State Forests closed due to bushfires
When: 9 Dec 2023 until further notice
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/pilliga-east,-bibblewindi-and-jacks-creek-state-forest-closed-due-to-bushfires