Hazard reduced at Lobster Beach

The NSW Rural Fire Service has undertaken extensive hazard reduction burning at Lobster Beach in preparation for bush fire season.

With the assistance of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, the rural fire service covered the Bouddi National Park at Lobster Beach and has worked with residents in the area to ensure a swift, clean burn.

The National Park and Wildlife Service had 15 officers covering the area on August 6, along with officers from the Rural Fire Service.

The burning covered an area of eight hectares and is part of Gosford Council's Fuel Management Plan.

Hazard reduction is an essential part of reducing the risk of wildfires which could present a danger to the local community.

The community safety officer for the Gosford District, Mr Rolf Poole, said all agencies were working collaboratively to achieve the goal of reducing bush fire hazards.

Press Release, 5 August 2009 NSW Rural Fire Service