Hazard reduction burn in Trinkey State Conservation Area
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) together with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) will this week start prescribed hazard reduction burns within the north-west slopes and plains of the Trinkey State Conservation Area (SCA) approximately 15km east of Tambar Springs and 60km from Coonabarabran.
The first burn will be carried out in a 1400ha area of Trinkey SCA and will start around 10am on Wednesday 7 May continuing through to Friday 9 May, weather permitting.
The second burn will be carried out in a 630ha area of the Trinkey SCA and will start around 10am on Thursday 8 May, continuing through to Saturday 10 May, weather permitting.
These burns aim to reduce fuel loads and create a mosaic burn across the state conservation to mimic natural fire behaviour and promote ecological resilience.
Mopping up operations will continue for several days within Trinkey SCA and public access to the burn areas and the roads will remain closed until 24 May, or until the area is assessed as safe.
Motorists should expect traffic delays. Drivers are advised to follow all signage and adjust their driving to the conditions.
Smoke may be visible for up to a week after the burns depending on wind direction. NPWS thanks the community and 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 Fire and Rescue NSW (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.