Forest and Fire Management

Locate a firewood collection area in Victoria using the interactive map or search a list of collection areas.

Managing fuel-driven bushfire risk on public land across Victoria.

Planned burning is a land management tool where controlled fire is used, under carefully monitored conditions, to reduce fuels such as grass, leaves, bark, shrubs and fallen branches.

Leading Victoria’s bushfire agencies to effectively work together to reduce the likelihood and impact of bushfires over the long term.

Restrictions to consider about where and when you can collect firewood in State forests.

What questions to ask when buying firewood across Victoria.

How to work with Forest Fire Management Victoria in the important role of seasonal firefighting.

Walking and mountain bike track, recreation and site closures in state forests. Seasonal road closures in parks across Victoria.

Stories from firefighters in the field.