Apply for a firewood permit

Introduction

If you'd like to collect firewood for personal use from a state forest within NSW, you'll need to apply for a permit.

Eligibility

Permits and timber must be paid for in advance, and you need to comply with conditions on the permit.

What you need

• your vehicle registration number
• your driver licence number
• pensioner number (if applicable)
• credit card.

How to apply

1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
2. Select:
   • the area you're interested in
   • the forest
   • the firewood location/compartment (Cpt No).
3. Enter the required information.
4. Select 'Proceed'.
5. Create a new account, sign in to your existing account, or checkout without registering an account.
6. Complete the online application.

More information

• carry your permit at all times and show it to Forestry Corporation officers if requested
• you're only allowed to take fallen timber, and need to stick to collection limits 
• only collect firewood from the mapped area attached to your permit
• record your collection on your permit before you leave
• if needed, you can retrieve a copy of your last valid firewood permit online.