National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with partner agencies and organisations, will be conducting two hazard reduction burns in Garby Nature Reserve and on Woolgoolga Headland starting tomorrow, Friday 4 September, subject to suitable weather conditions.
Garby Nature Reserve hazard reduction burn
The 53.06 hectares burn is located in Garby Nature Reserve, near the Arrawarra, Arrawarra Headland and Mullaway communities.
The aim of the burn is to reduce the risk of bushfire impacts on the local community by reducing fuel levels, while also maintaining biodiversity in the area.
All tracks and trails within the burn area will be closed for the duration of the burn, including Gunbarrel Trail and Schools Trail.
Traffic management will be in place along Arrawarra Road.
Woolgoolga Headland hazard reduction burn
The 2.5 hectare burn is located on the northern section of Woolgoolga Headland, at the end of Ocean Street.
The aim of the burn is to reduce the risk of bushfire impacts on the local community by reducing fuel levels, while also enhancing cultural values and biodiversity in the area through collaboration with Gumbaynggirr Traditional Owners to implement the burn.
All tracks and trails within the burn area, including the whole headland between Woolgoolga Back Beach and Woolgoolga Rockpools, will be closed for the duration of the burn.
Traffic management will be in place along parts of Ocean Street and Pollack Esplanade.
For both hazard reduction burns, closures apply to all informal tracks and trails. Tracks will be reopened once they have been assessed as safe.
Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions and are advised to take care if visibility is reduced by smoke.
Smoke may affect the area and people with asthma or other respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors, close windows and doors, and follow their health plan.
This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS across NSW each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
These hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect the parks, their natural and cultural values, neighbours and communities from summer bushfires.
