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Successful fuel reduction burns at Arthur River

20/05/2013

The Parks and Wildlife Service has taken advantage of continuing favourable conditions to complete several strategic fuel reduction burns in the Arthur River area during the past week.More

Better protection for Pitt Water wetlands

10/05/2013

Improved stormwater management is one of a number of strategies that will help the long-term conservation of the habitat and migratory birds of the Pitt Water Nature Reserve between Cambridge and Sorell.More

Planned burn for Flinders Island

02/05/2013

The Parks and Wildlife Service wish to advise that fire management burns are planned to be undertaken when conditions are suitable, during May 2013, at Badger Corner, Strzelecki National Park on Flinders Island.More

Redgate section of Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area (NRA) temporarily closed

07/03/2013

Users of the Redgate section of the Meehan Range NRA accessed from Belbins Road, are advised that this section of the reserve is closed until further notice due to fire operations in the area.


Check the Tasmanian Fire Service website for updates at http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colCurrentBushfires where this fire is listed as Downhams Road, Risdon Vale.

Redgate section of Meehan Range Nature Recreation Area (NRA) temporarily closed

The Risdon Vale fire seen from Lindisfarne on 6 March.