As Victorian campers hop off to enjoy our state forests, parks, and reserves this Easter long weekend, authorities are urging them to obey all campfire and littering rules.
Conservation Regulator, Forest Fire Management (FFMVic) and Parks Victoria Authorised Officers will be visiting public campsites across the state to remind people of the rules and hand out fines for unsafe campfires and littering.
The bushfire risk remains, as many of our parks and forests are dry and full of bushfire fuel, such as dry leaves, twigs and branches. So even with cooler weather approaching, campers must learn and follow all campfire rules, including checking weather conditions.
Campers can build and maintain safe campfires by considering where and how to build a campfire and never leaving it unattended, even for a short time. Campfires should be completely extinguished with water, not soil, and be cool to the touch before leaving.
Dumping of rubbish on public land is illegal and can have significant impacts on the environment and human health. All rubbish and personal items must be taken home, not dumped or burned.
Anyone who witnesses illegal behaviour on public land is encouraged to report it on 136 186. Bushfires should be reported to 000.
