Released 22/03/2024
Two prescribed ecological burns will be conducted at Bonshaw Grasslands and Jerrabomberra Grasslands Nature Reserve on Sunday 24 March, subject to suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions.
The prescribed ecological burns at Bonshaw Grasslands and Jerrabomberra Grassland Nature Reserve aim to improve the improve the native grassland and soil, as well as to reduce the number of exotic plants.
See the location map of the burn sites.
Experienced ACT Parks and Conservation Service fire managers will conduct and oversee the burning operations. Every effort is made to conduct burns in weather conditions that will minimise the impact of smoke, but temporary smoke cover is possible and may be visible across parts of Canberra.
A buffer zone will be created around the perimeter of the prescribed burns to manage it to its conclusion.
Some minor smoke and glowing embers may be seen at these sites, which is normal for these types of operations. The public are asked not to call emergency triple-zero unless they see any unattended fire.
Prescribed burns are an important part of the ACT’s annual Bushfire Operations Plan to enhance ecological quality, reduce the risk of bushfires and help keep Canberrans safe.
More information about prescribed hazard reduction burns is available on the ACT Environment website.
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