Firewood collection
From the Autumn/Winter 2010 edition of Bush Telegraph Magazine.
Forests NSW has taken the hassle out of obtaining a permit for firewood collection with an on-line application process.
Firewood collectors can fill out a simple form from Forests NSW website and print out their permit and maps to collect wood – just in time for winter.
“This will allow people to save time and petrol money by filling out the form in a few minutes, paying by credit card and hopping straight into the car,” said Forests NSW native forests business manager, Barry Heffernan.
“In the past collectors have had to visit a Forests NSW office or agency to obtain a permit, and then sometimes drive long distances back to collect wood.” Barry said the same conditions would apply for the on-line permits as was the case for the previous permit system.
“Collectors will be asked to nominate the forest they want to collect from on a list provided on line,” he said.
“They will still have to comply with conditions such as nominating the details of their vehicle, the amount of wood they intend to collect and stay within the time limits for the area.
“People who do not have access to a computer at home will be able to obtain permits at Forests NSW offices around the state as they did previously.”
The form should present no problem to people already used to internet use, and those with questions can still phone for advice.
Howard Spencer Public Affairs & Media, Coffs Harbour
