The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is continuing its hazard reduction program across the Far South Coast, with 5 burns planned from today, Thursday 20 April, until Sunday 23 April, weather permitting.
The following burns are scheduled:
- Yurammie State Conservation Area, south of Yellow Pinch Dam Road – Thursday 20 April
- South East Forest National Park (Yurramie section), along Princes Highway and Millingandi Road – Friday 21 April
- Bournda National Park, to the east of Sapphire Coast Drive – Saturday 22 April
- Murrah Flora Reserves off Bunga Trail near Wapengo – Saturday 22 April
- Beowa National Park (Pambula section), along Pambula Beach Road, Hallorans Link Trail, Forest Lane and Arthur Kane Drive – Sunday 23 April.
NPWS is taking advantage of forecast favourable conditions to undertake these burns, which will altogether treat approximately 350 hectares of bushland across the region.
These 5 burns aim to manage the potential risk of bushfire to local communities and the environment before next summer and will provide firefighters with safe zones and access where they can defend properties and infrastructure should a bushfire occur.
Roads, tracks and trails in these reserves will be closed during burning operations, so visitors must check the NPWS Alerts webpage before leaving home for up-to-date information on closures.
Smoke will be visible in the vicinity of the burns and motorists are advised to drive to conditions. People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
All NPWS hazard reduction burns are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.
