The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a hazard reduction burn in Yarriabini National Park starting Friday 9 August, weather permitting.
The 100-hectare burn will occur in the eastern side of the park adjacent to Grassy Head and is expected to take 2 days.
The burn aims to reduce fuel loads in the park to protect nearby private properties and Aboriginal heritage sites on Scott's Mountain from future bushfires. The burn complements 5 hazard reduction burns undertaken last year in Yarriabini National Park to protect surrounding communities and maintain a healthy ecosystem.
The Pines Picnic Area and Tower Road lookout will remain open for the duration of the burn, but visitors are advised to check NPWS Alerts prior to leaving home for the latest updates.
Traffic control will be in place on Grassy Head Road. Motorists are advised to use caution, follow the directions of staff and drive to conditions.
Smoke will likely be visible to residents in South West Rocks, Nambucca Heads, Scotts Head and Stuarts Point. 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.
