No wood collection in the Reserve
This time of year there is pressure to ensure there’s wood for the fire. The Reserve, though, is not designated for domestic wood collection. And, wood collection in designated areas in Gippsland closed at the end of June.
The loss of a tree aged at least 80 years cut down during the week and the taking of a substantial amount of wood in the form of fallen logs has highlighted the need to remind people that the Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve is protected habitat.
Downed eucalypt
Signs have been placed around the place as a reminder that taking wood is prohibited, along with the contact number for police and the Latrobe City’s planning enforcement officer.
Reminder that wood collection is prohibited
Costly process
Taking a tree can be quite a costly process both to the ecosystem and to the pocket.
Penalty of up to $172k
See previous postings on the importance of aged and older trees for their hollows, and fallen wood for supporting fungi.
Edward Hunter Heritage Bush Reserve 