Goobang and Yarrigan national parks hazard reduction burn
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) together with the NSW Rural Fire Service will this week implement prescribed hazard reduction burns within Goobang National Park, around 50 km from Parkes and Yarrigan National Park, around 35 km from Coonabarabran.
Spring Gully is a 1500 ha hazard reduction burn, bounded by Spring Gully fire trail, Barber fire trail and Hughes fire trail within Goobang National Park.
Fire Tower is a 120 ha hazard reduction burn bounded by Tower Road, Acacia Road, Lizard Road and Ridge Road within Yarrigan National Park. Both Hazard Reduction burns will start around 10 am on Wednesday 14 May, continuing through to Friday 16 May, weather permitting.
These burns will enhance the conservation and biodiversity value of the nature reserve by maintaining the diversity of plant life, protect important wildlife habitat and help mitigate the risk of wildfire on park neighbours by reducing the overall fuel hazard from high to low.
Mopping up operations will continue for several days and public access to the burn area and surrounding tracks will be restricted until a safety assessment is undertaken.
To support the hazard reduction burn, temporary road closures will be in place, and motorists should expect traffic delays and smoke in the area. Drivers are advised to follow all signage and adjust their driving to the conditions.
Smoke may be visible in the National Park and nearby communities depending on wind direction. NPWS thanks neighbours in advance for their understanding. People with asthma or who are susceptible to respiratory issues are advised to keep clear of the area or stay indoors.
All burns across NSW will continue to be coordinated with the RFS and FRNSW to ensure the impact on the community, including from smoke, are assessed at a regional level.
Details on specific burns will be made available in advance on the Rural Fire Service website, Hazards Near Me app, and on NPWS Alerts website.
For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit NSW Health or Asthma Australia.
For up-to-date information on these, and other, planned hazard reduction activities, visit the Rural Fire Service.