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Hazard reduction burn in Broadwater National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Broadwater National Park, west of Evans Head, on Thursday 20 May and Friday 21 May.
NPWS Richmond Area Manager Damien Hofmeyer said the purpose of the burn is to reduce bushfire risk to the Evans Head township and surrounding properties.
“Subject to favourable weather conditions, the 50-hectare burn will focus on the area bounded to the north by Evans Head-Woodburn Rd and to the west by Wallum Drive.
“Smoke may be visible to residents in Evans Head over the two-day period. If you are vulnerable to smoke, we encourage you to stay indoors and keep your doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
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Hazard reduction burn in South East Forest National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are conducting 2 hazard reduction burns in South East Forest National Park, 29 April.
NPWS South Branch Director Kane Weeks said that the 2 burns are treating more than 2000 hectares in the park, in an area that was not directly impacted by the 2019–20 bushfires.
“The burns are taking place along Causeway Trail and Ben Boyd Road, near Wyndham and Towamba,” said Mr Weeks.
“During the burn, the Whipstick trail, Causeway trail and Ben Boyd Road will be closed and people should check NPWS Alerts for up to date information.
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NPWS hazard reduction burn in Malabar Headland National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in conjunction with Fire and Rescue NSW is planning a hazard reduction burn at Malabar Headland, Wednesday 28 April.
Ideal weather conditions have enabled this essential hazard reduction burn beside Pioneers Park which is intended to improve fire protection for Park and neighbours.
Fire plays an important part in the health on our native bushland areas and the burn at Malabar will help protect significant natural heritage values within the national park.
All walking tracks in Malabar Headland National Park (Western Section) will be closed during the hazard reduction burn and may remain closed for a day or two afterwards, while the mop-up operations are completed.
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Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in conjunction with the Rural Fire Service is planning a hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park on Friday 23 April 2021.
NPWS Central Coast Area Manager Steve Atkins said the 8.1-hectare burn will take place between Killcare and Putty Beach.
“The burn is in a strategic location to reduce fuel loads and reduce the risk of wildfire impacting on residential properties in Killcare Heights and Putty Beach Campground infrastructure,” said Mr Atkins.
“There may be smoke impacts for residents in Macdonald Street and Jacqueline Avenue, Killcare Heights. If you are a resident that is vulnerable to smoke, we encourage you to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
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Hazard reduction burn underway in Bournda Nature Reserve
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a hazard reduction burn in Bournda Nature Reserve today, Friday 16 April.
NPWS South Coast Branch Director Kane Weeks said the planned 131 hectares burn was lit earlier this morning.
“This strategic burn is taking advantage of favorable weather conditions forecast over the coming days to reduce fuel loads in the area and to limit the potential spread of wildfire to surrounding private properties,” Mr Weeks said.
“During the burn, which is expected to run into the weekend, smoke may be visible to motorists on Sapphire Coast Drive and Moncks Road.