The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a hazard reduction burn north of Tathra in Mimosa Rocks National Park from Tuesday 4 April, weather permitting.
The hazard reduction burn aims to treat 155 hectares of bushland in the Goats Knob Road area of the National Park, around 4 kilometres north of Tathra.
The burn will help to improve protection for rural properties at Mogareeka and the township of Tathra in the event of a future wildfire.
Goats Knob Road will be closed for the duration of the burn and through traffic to Reedy Swamp Road, Vimey Ridge Road, Quarry Road and Kings Ridge Road will not be permitted.
Access to properties on Goats Knob Road will be arranged for owners by NPWS.
For safety, the public should not enter this area during the burn. All roads, tracks and trails will be reopened when the area is assessed as safe.
Smoke may be visible in the National Park and from surrounding areas, including Bega, Mogareeka, Tathra, Tanja, Reedy Swamp and Dr. George Mountain.
Motorists should use caution when driving on Dr. George Mountain Road and Tathra Bermagui Road.
People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
