On 15 November 2024, public access is not permissible to those areas of Leard State Forest that are shown as Exclusive Use Areas in the map found here.

The period of Exclusive Use is subject to change and visitors are asked to review the signposted details at the entrance to Leard State Forest (corner of Leard Forest Road and Goonbri Road).

The latest information regarding blasting at Maules Creek Coal can be found here.