Asbestos material dumped in Queensland national park

An investigation is underway after asbestos was found dumped in a national park in Queensland.

Park and wildlife rangers said they believe the contaminated roof panels, some with the wooden fascia trim still attached, had been discarded in the Cherbourg Forest Reserve in the past six months.

Some of the wood and roof panels were painted green.

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"Dumping rubbish in any national park, state forest, or forest reserve is illegal," South Burnett senior ranger Mark Casey said.

"In this instance the situation is more critical, as the material dumped contains hazardous asbestos."

The asbestos material was removed over the weekend and the state's wildlife authority has begun an investigation into the alleged illegal dumping.

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Individuals found to have illegally dumped asbestos in a protected area can be fined up to $3096 and corporations up to $11,610.

"If anyone recognises the roof panels or knows of people who have recently undertaken renovations or demolitions and that may be able to provide further details, that information would assist us," Casey said.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation's Pollution Hotline on 1300 130 372 or their local office on 13 74 68.