NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

05/08/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2023 17:59

Hazard reduction burns in Pilliga State Conservation Area

Hazard reduction burns in Pilliga State Conservation Area

8 May 2023

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will conduct hazard reduction burns in Pilliga East State Conservation Area and Pilliga Nature Reserve from Tuesday 9 May, weather permitting.

The planned burns are located in the Pilliga forest about 50 km south of Narrabri and will treat approximately 3,200 hectares over 7 days.

NPWS is taking advantage of favourable forecast weather to reduce fuel loads in the area and to create a large fuel-reduced fire break on the eastern edge of the Pilliga Forest along Scratch Road.

Sections of the Pilliga East State Conservation Area will be closed during the burning operation. Visitors should check NPWS Alerts for up-to-date information on closures.

Smoke may be visible near Willala and Goolhi.

Anyone vulnerable to smoke is encouraged to remain indoors and keep doors and windows closed to reduce any possible exposure.

People with health conditions can sign up to receive air quality reports, forecasts and alerts via email or SMS from the Department of Planning and Environment.

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

More information on hazard reduction activities can be found on the NSW Rural Fire Service website and the new Hazards Near Me app and website.

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