Firewood collection areas in the Yarra Ranges region will close Monday 30 June.
Collection areas such as Mt Bride, Powelltown North, Powelltown South and the Powelltown Fuel Break will be closed after the date.
After this date you cannot legally collect firewood from state forests.
Other collection areas such as Crusher Track, Torbets, and Worlleys Track are already closed due to seasonal closures in place from 12 June to 31 October 2025.
Penalties apply if you are caught collecting firewood outside the designated collection seasons or areas.
Firewood collection areas will reopen for the spring firewood collection season on Monday 1 September and close 30 Novemeber.
Remember, firewood needs 8-12 months to dry before it is suitable to burn.
Find your local collection area and information about collecting firewood here: ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/find-a-firewood-collection-area
