Planned Burning
The Parks and Wildlife Service manages a range of reserved lands that include national parks, regional reserves, conservation areas and Crown Land.
Planned burning is an important fire management tool designed to maintain biodiversity and to reduce the risk posed to natural and human assets by wildfire.
Fire management plans are prepared for individual reserves. These plans identify the natural and cultural values of the reserves, assets requiring protection and resources that can help in fire suppression. Plans also identify strategies to protect neighbouring settlements and towns.
Planned burns are usually carried out during spring or autumn. Burning is a highly planned exercise and its implementation is largely dependent on the weather. Some burns may be postponed or cancelled if favourable conditions are not available.
For information on planned burns conducted by the Tasmanian Forest Industry, visit the www.plannedburnstas.com.au web site.
The Tasmania Fire Service has information on bushfires and permit fires at www.fire.tas.gov.au/mysite/Show?pageId=colCurrentBushfires.
Schedule of Planned Burns
Information on the schedule of planned burns are available online.