The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns on parks and forests to support a healthy environment and reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires. QPWS will conduct a planned burn in Parklands Conservation Park between Friday 15 and Sunday 31 August, 2025, weather permitting. As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in nearby areas including Bli Bli and Nambour areas.

If visiting Parklands Conservation Park observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas. 

Some sections of mountain bike trails and fire management trails will be closed during the burn period and reopened when safe.

Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.

Planned burns are vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.

They also aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communi-ties, infrastructure, parks, and forests.

Planned burns are highly weather-dependent, generally requiring milder conditions and minimal wind.

These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.

If smoke affects you:

• Stay indoors and close windows and doors
• Keep respiratory medication close by

Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the Fire management webpage.

Live air quality data, and information on smoke and dust health actions, can be found on the Queensland Government’s website:

https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air

You can stay updated with local QPWS fire activities by visiting Park Alerts or by following Qld Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Facilities will reopen when conditions are considered safe.

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).