The Autumn 2014 Firewood Collection Season has closed in the Hepburn Shire.
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Department of Environment and Primary Industries Statewide Land and Fire Coordinator Rob Price said: "We want to remind people that, as of July 1, all designated firewood collection areas will be closed over the winter period and it won't be legal for people to collect firewood on public land until the start of the spring firewood collection season.
"Anyone wanting to collect firewood before the end of the autumn firewood season should be aware that some designated firewood collection areas may already be closed because the supply in that area has already been exhausted," Mr Price said.
"The public will be able to start collecting firewood again from designated firewood collection areas from the September 1, 2014."
DEPI and Parks Victoria staff will be patrolling parks, forests and reserves during winter to ensure people are doing the right thing.
Firewood collection is only permitted during designated times of the year and from designated firewood collection areas.