All state forests from Sydney to the Queensland border are now closed to the public until further notice due to the ongoing fire risk.
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This latest closure notice includes all State forests across the Central West, Central Coast, Hunter Valley and Moss Vale.
Visitors are asked to stay out of all closed forests for their safety.
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Forestry Corporation of NSW's Senior Manager Forest Stewardship Kathy Lyons said that state forests affected by current fires may remain closed for extended periods.
"There are many large dangerous fires moving across the landscape and we expect the high fire danger to continue for the foreseeable future," Ms Lyons said.
"State forests that have been recently burnt will remain closed for some time due to the high risk of trees falling after fire.
"There is a very high risk to public safety, so do not enter these forests until further notice.
"The landscape is incredibly dry and there are already extensive fires, so conditions can change rapidly and there remains a continued heightened fire risk until we have substantial rain.
"We encourage anyone planning to visit a state forest to change their plans, check current fire danger and fire bans via the Rural Fire Service website and keep an eye on our website or Facebook page for information about closures.
