The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting two hazard reduction burns in Bamarang Nature Reserve and Jervis Bay National Park on Friday 2 June.
The burns will reduce naturally accumulated fuel loads in the reserves to protect nearby private properties and businesses.
- 44.6-hectare burn in Jervis Bay National Park to protect Wrights Beach area and communities and infrastructure within Jervis Bay Territory
- 27-hectare burn in Bamarang Nature Reserve to protect local private property, Bamarang community and Bamarang water reservoir
NPWS Team Leader Julieanne Doyle said NPWS is taking advantage of forecast favourable conditions to undertake hazard reduction burning operations.
"Weather conditions and fuel moisture must be within certain parameters for the burns to be safe and to achieve the objectives," said Ms Doyle.
"Weather permitting the burns will begin at around 10 am on Friday, with further burning, mop up and patrol continuing over the weekend.
Traffic control will be in place on:
- Sections of Yawal and Longreach Roads in Bamarang
- Naval Collage and Ellmoos Rd in Jervis Bay
People are reminded to exercise caution and follow directions of NPWS crews if driving on roads in the area.
"NPWS crews of professionally trained fire fighters will work alongside crews from the Rural Fire Service and the Commonwealth Department of the Environment for the duration of the burns.
"If you are vulnerable to smoke, we encourage you to stay indoors and keep your doors and windows closed to reduce exposure," said Ms Doyle.
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.
