Tell us where you like to collect firewood and why! We're asking for public opinion on firewood collection throughout the state to help ensure our future strategy meets the needs of everyone involved. bit.ly/2yKrY92

Spark up a conversation about renewable energy. New roundtable energy events are being held across Victoria to highlight the role that renewable energy can play across business and industry sectors. More than 240 people attended this recent one hosted by the Greater Shepparton City Council We're working with industries and communities to develop a secure and sustainable future for Victoria. Find out more at https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/

Here's a quick look at our newly deployed Unimog fleet - our new generation heavy firefighting tanker. More on the Unimog can be found here - http://bit.ly/2mwCmja

Always great to welcome new firefighters to the Forest Fire Management Victoria team. In the coming weeks almost 60 new project firefighters will be put through their paces at general firefighting camps in the north east region. Once accredited, the new recruits will join returning project firefighters and permanent staff to respond to bushfires this summer. #safertogether Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Vic Emergency ABC Goulburn Murray CFA (Country Fire Authority)

Your chance to have a say.

Regent Honeyeater update - We are happy to announce a new fledgling has been added to this critically endangered species population! These pics were taken recently of the happy family in Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park, with the newest member to the Regent Honeyeater family looking fit and well. The new mother is one of the 101 captive bred birds released in April this year, and identified by her brightly coloured leg bands. The father is a wild bird (no leg bands). This is a great result for the community monitoring program based in Chiltern, and our partner agencies involved in the Regent Honeyeater National Recovery Plan. BirdLife Australia Parks Victoria North East CMA Taronga Zoo Sydney Ovens Landcare Network Threatened Species Commissioner

Make sure to RSVP for the Heritage grants info session coming to Wangaratta soon! The Living Heritage Grants Program is a state government initiative that is helping to repair, conserve and safeguard our key heritage resources. The third round of this program is opening on 1 February 2018. For the third round of grants, Heritage Victoria has organised an information session in Wangaratta to help you understand the Living Heritage Grants program and answer your questions in person. The information session is being held at the Wangaratta Government Centre on the 20 November 2017 from 11:30am to 1pm. Make sure to RSVP to living.heritage@delwp.vic.gov.au by the 16/11, stating the session/date you’re attending and include your name and organisation. More information about the Living Heritage Grants program and where the information sessions are being held, can be viewed at: https://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/grants/living-heritage-program?_ga=2.195675246.376745583.1510201853-1512704541.1507084635

Further soil testing will be undertaken at McFarlane's Hill, Wodonga, after trace amounts of lead were detected in a sample taken earlier this year at the former gun range site. While the additional soil testing is being undertaken, McFarlane’s Hill and adjoining parklands will remain open to the community, with the impacted areas clearly sign posted. Wodonga Council Parklands Albury Wodonga

After almost two weeks away helping contain wildfires in Northern California, our Forest Fire Management Victoria Hume firefighters have returned home. A fantastic effort by all involved.

Road sealing of the new bridge and entrance to Lightning Creek campground, 22 kilometres south east of Mitta Mitta on the Omeo Highway, is about to commence. The popular picnic and camping area will be closed to the public from 13 - 17 November while the works are undertaken. The campground is expected to re-open by 18 November, 2017. Forest Fire Management Victoria advises visitors to the area to seek alternative campsites along the Omeo Highway including Katie Peters Reserve (off Mitta North Rd), The Mill (before Scrubby Creek Rd from Mitta Mitta), Snowy Creek (Off Holloways Log Rd) and The Walnuts (off Dunstans Log Rd). For further information please phone the DELWP Tallangatta office on (02) 6071 5300 or the Customer Service Centre on 136 186. Towong Shire Council Victorian High Country Huts Association Four Wheel Drive Victoria