National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Moema National Park from today Thursday 1 to Friday 2 October 2026, subject to suitable weather conditions.
The 664 hectares burn aims to reduce fuel loads in the western part of the reserve and to introduce fire into long unburnt sections of the reserve.
All tracks and trails within the burn area will be closed for the duration of the burn. This includes informal tracks and trails.
Mop-up and monitoring will continue for two days following the burn. Tracks will be reopened once they have been assessed as safe.
Smoke may affect the area and people with asthma or other respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area and follow their health plan.
This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS across NSW each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
These hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect the parks, their natural and cultural values, neighbours and communities from summer bushfires.
