The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting 4 hazard reduction burns in Bongil Bongil National Park and Yarriabini National Park, beginning on Saturday 15 July.
- Two burns in Bongil Bongil National Park, totalling 60 hectares, to protect residential areas in Repton and Bundagen, and the North Coast rail line.
- Two burns in Yarriabini National Park, totalling 112 hectares, to protect residential areas in Grassy Head and Yarrahpinni by limiting the potential bushfire spread within the park
Twenty NPWS staff, supported by the NSW Rural Fire Service, will implement the burns over the weekend, with mop up and patrol continuing into early next week.
In Bongil Bongil, Burma, Old Coast and Archers Roads will be periodically closed during implementation and mop-up of the burn. In Yarriabini, Grassy Head Forest Trail and North Kinki Trail will be closed. Motorists on local roads are advised to exercise caution and drive to conditions.
Walking track and trail closures will also be required in both parks for the duration of the burns to restrict public access. Visitors should check the NPWS Alerts webpage for the latest closure information.
Smoke may be visible to residents in areas surrounding the burns. People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to stay indoors and keep doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.
This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
All burns around the state are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.
