Think Before You Chop: Why You Can’t Take Firewood from ACT Parks

As the Canberra winter rolls on, it’s tempting to want to gather a bit of firewood to keep the home fire burning. But before you head out to the nearest park with your axe or saw, here’s a clear reminder from ACT Parks and Conservation Service: it’s illegal to cut or collect firewood in all ACT parks, reserves, and public land.

Why It Matters

Dead trees and fallen branches have a specific role to play in our local ecosystem. They give shelter and food for native wildlife, everything from lizards to insects depends on this to survive. Taking wood from these areas might seem harmless, but it contributes to habitat loss and long-term environmental damage.

Trees, even lifeless ones, are vital for a healthy landscape. That’s why strict penalties are in place for anyone caught removing timber, living or dead, from public land in the ACT.

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