Greater Shepparton’s Director Sustainable Johann Rajaratnam said “we are asking residents to not remove fallen timber from Council-owned roadsides and reserves. Should people wish to collect timber, the nearest public collection area available to residents is Barmah State Forest”.
“Council’s Roadside Management Plan prevents the collection of firewood from roadsides, which often provide the only substantial examples of native vegetation in the Municipality. The also provide habitat and corridors for the movement of native fauna throughout the region.”
“Most people do the right thing and collect firewood from the designated areas, we just need to ensure everyone is collecting their firewood from the correct places” said Mr Rajaratnam.
For more information about removing timber from roadsides and reserves, contact Parks Victoria or the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
