The NSW ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning two hazard reductions burns in Northern Tablelands national parks starting on Thursday 11 May, weather permitting.
- A 287-hectare burn in Kwiambal ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park
- An 887-hectare burn in Kings Plain ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park
The purpose of these burns is to reduce fuel loads to prevent the spread of wildfire. This will help to protect life and property, and conserve biodiversity in both these reserves.
Pending appropriate weather conditions, the burns are expected to start on Thursday morning, with mop up and patrol continuing over the following days. Kwiambal ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park and Kings Plain ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park will be closed to visitors during burning operations.
Nearby residents and motorists in Glen Innes, Inverell and Ashford may notice smoke in the vicinity of the burns and should take care and drive to conditions.
People vulnerable to smoke are encouraged to remain indoors and keep their doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.
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.
