Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has called on the state government to unlock timber from the Longwood bushfire firebreaks and roadside clearing to ease firewood shortages ahead of winter. With extensive firebreak construction and roadside cleaning carried out across impacted areas, Ms Cleeland said significant volumes of usable timber were now sitting unused in the bush while local families struggle to access firewood needed to heat their homes. She has written to the Minister for Environment calling for immediate action to make this timber accessible through properly stocked local collection points or distribution through local suppliers. Cleeland has also sought answers on how many designated firewood collection points exist across the electorate and why supply has continued to decline.
