Hazard reduction burn in Bournda National Park 20 April

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Bournda National Park, commencing 20 April 2021.

NPWS South Coast Director Kane Weeks said the planned hazard reduction burn is 6 hectares in size, adjacent to the Hobart Beach Campground.

“This burn is in a strategic location and will help protect both visitors to the park and limit the potential spread of wildfire to surrounding private properties,” Mr Weeks said.

“Local NPWS crews will be assisted by the NSW Rural Fire Service.

To ensure visitor safety while the burn is underway, parts of Bournda National Park will be closed during the operation.

Closures will be listed on the National Parks website at NPWS local alerts.

Depending on conditions, other burns may be carried out across the south coast region in coming weeks so smoke may be visible for several days.

People with asthma or who are susceptible to respiratory conditions are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors.

This burn is one of many that NPWS is working to carry out across the NSW south coast region this autumn, and is an example of the many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS across NSW each year.

For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit NSW Health or the Asthma Foundation.