Hazard Reduction burn in Wallamba Nature Reserve

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Acting Area Manager Brett Cann said the purpose of the burn is to reduce fuel loads in the Nature Reserve nearby private properties in the vicinity of Trapyard Road and Marks Trail.

'The burn will begin around 10 am, with further burning, mop up and patrol continuing on Thursday,' said Mr Cann.

'Our NPWS crews will be working on roads throughout Wallamba Nature Reserve for the duration of the burn.

'People are reminded to exercise caution and follow directions of NPWS crews if driving on roads in the area.

'If you are vulnerable to smoke, we encourage you to stay indoors and keep your doors and windows closed to reduce exposure.

'This burn is one of the many that we’re working hard to carry out in national parks across the Hunter and Central Coast region during spring,' said Mr Cann.

Hazard reduction burns are essential to reduce bushfire fuel loads to help protect the parks, neighbours and communities from future bushfires.

Regular monitoring of weather and fire-ground conditions, enables the NPWS to adjust planning leading up to and immediately prior to commencement of every burn which may require rescheduling burns as required.

All burns across New South Wales will continue to be coordinated with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to ensure the impact on the community, including from smoke, are assessed at a regional level.

For health information relating to smoke from bush fires and hazard reduction burning, visit the NSW Health website or the Asthma Foundation.

More information on hazard reduction activities is available from the RFS and on the RFS 'Fires Near Me' website and app.