Planned burn season
- Category:
- Announcement
- Applies:
- 31 May to 30 September 2024
- Published:
- 31 May 2024 4:00pm
- ID:
- 24120
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Hinchinbrook Island National ParkTropical North Queensland
- Orpheus Island National ParkTownsville
- Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National ParkTropical North Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burns from June-September when weather conditions are favourable.
Planned burns reduce the volume of fuels in forests and create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas. This will help to reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for native woodland regeneration.
Before any planned burn is undertaken, local stakeholders and booked campers will be informed.
Smoke may be seen coming from the island at times throughout the season. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads and on the water, so it is important that motorists and vessel masters drive safely to the conditions.
Please observe all signage, barriers, and directions from Rangers.
For more information, please call the Magnetic Island office on (07) 4778 5378.
Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).
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