The ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning a hazard reduction burn in Bouddi ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park, west of Wagstaffe, tomorrow Thursday 25 May.
The 9.8-hectare, low intensity burn is being implemented Thursday to take advantage of suitable weather conditions.
The purpose of the burn is to reduce fuel loads in the park to protect private properties in Albert St and Bulkara St, and to assist with the control of unplanned wildfires in the national park.
The burn will also help to protect habitat for Eastern osprey and benefit the Pittwater and Wagstaffe Spotted Gum Forest, an endangered ecological community found in Bouddi ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park.
The burn is due to begin at approximately 10 am, with crews patrolling the fire ground throughout the day. Motorists are advised to be aware of potential smoke hazards on surrounding roads and drive to conditions.
All tracks and trails on the Wagstaffe peninsula will be closed during the burning operations, including the informal Half Tide Rocks walking trail. Signage will be in place.
Smoke may be visible in the ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park and from surrounding residential areas. People with asthma or those who are susceptible to respiratory problems are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors.
Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.
This burn is one of many hazard reduction operations undertaken by NPWS each year, many with assistance from the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW.
All burns around the state are coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service to ensure the impact on the community is assessed at a regional level.
