Parks burnt for hazard reduction

The National Parks and Wildlife Service conducted hazard reduction burns in Brisbane Water National Park and Bouddi National Park on Wednesday, August 29, and Thursday, August 29.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service regional manager Mr Tom Bagnat said the low intensity burns were undertaken to reduce fuel loads in the areas and consolidate earlier burns.

A 7.8 hectare burn was undertaken between Bouddi National Park and private properties in Albert St and High View Rd in Wagstaffe.

During the Bouddi National Park burn Lobster Beach walking track and other informal trails in the area were closed to walkers.

This burn was just one of many being undertaken by The National Parks and Wildlife Service across NSW, as conditions allow.

During 2011-2012, the National Parks and Wildlife Service completed 204 prescribed burns treating an area of more than 47,000 hectares.

Media Release, 27 Aug 2012

Liza Cassidy, NSW Environment and Heritage