If you’re ready to go bush for the long weekend, the good news is that North Coast State forests are again open to visitors.

There are some exceptions though, with Braemar, Bungawalbin, Broadwater and Woodburn State Forests among those forests still closed.

NSW Forestry said the recent widespread rainfall and increased humidity have meant many coastal State forests from Sydney to the Queensland border are reopening today, Wednesday January 22.

Forestry Corporation's Senior Manager of Forest Stewardship, Kathy Lyons said “many of these State forests have been closed to the public since last November due to increased fire risk”.

“Visitor sites have been checked by Forestry staff in preparation for the reopening,” Ms Lyons said.

"There are still some smaller burnt areas in the reopening forests, and we ask visitors to keep out of any burnt areas and not to stop their vehicles in these areas.

"While we have worked to make these areas safer there may still be unforeseen tree hazards.

"It will be great to have our visitors back to spend time in nature, and also support local small businesses on their way.”

Unfortunately, there are a number of forests that will remain closed due to the impact of the fires.

Forestry Corporation staff are currently assessing damage to road infrastructure and identifying dangerous roadside trees in these areas.

"Safety of our forest visitors is paramount and we ask people to avoid closed forests as we assess and repair risks," Ms Lyons said.

The solid fuel fire ban has also been lifted for the North Coast State forests.

A full list of State forests and their status is available at http://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit

For a full list of open forests, visit https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/closures/widespread-closures-bushfires