Timber harvesting rules?

[Bitslong]

It never really occurred to me that one could freely collect timber from forests until reading some posts here, but what implications are there (I'm in Vic) and what should I be aware of.
I'm not talking of felling trees, just stuff to turn or small <10" log sections to rip.

What do you guys do?

[InterTD6]

Never heard of that before,in NSW state forests normally you can get a fire wood collecting permit, which means just salvaging timber that has been fallen already in a logging coup after the loggers have finished, to cut down timber you would need a whole lot more than a permit.
regards inter

[Stopper]

I'm with inter, and I'm aware that there are many with a different view. IMHO you should consult the land owner. Where the landowner is a public authority they will also have a policy on the subject. Royalties, salvage and collection permits are good value and you won't need to wear a ski mask.

cheers
Steve

[glenn k]

It's illegal to take anything from a national park but you can get permits for many state forests. If you only want little bits find someone who removes trees.

[Les Caddaye]

Please don't quote me but I'm pretty sure Victoria made some rules about removal of both standing and fallen trees over 40cm in diameter without a permit.

PS I ignore them.