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Wellington Council asks landholders to cut fuel loads on properties

Council to conduct regular inspection and routine hazard-reduction as part of council’s fire management plan.

By news@gippsland - 22nd June 2021 - Back to News

Wellington Shire Council is reminding landholders to limit fuel loads on properties throughout winter in preparation for the coming Fire Danger Period, which could be declared as early as October.

Regular inspections and routine hazard-reduction and vegetation management is being conducted whole year round under the direction of the Council Municipal Fire Prevention Management Plan

Regular clearing

Fuel-load maintenance includes ensuring grass, weeds and bracken are controlled, and undergrowth, fallen branches and tree cuttings are cleared regularly. Pruning trees is also good practice, as is regularly clearing of leaf litter from gutters.

Regular maintenance in cooler months

Wellington Shire Council Mayor Garry Stephens said, "A bit of regular maintenance in the cooler months makes fuel-reduction works much easier in the lead-up to the fire season and Council’s inspection of properties."

Fire hazard-reduction program

Council undertakes regular inspections and routine hazard-reduction slashing and vegetation management in Council-managed areas year-round, under the direction of the Municipal Fire Prevention Officer. The work forms part of its fire hazard-reduction program, which was developed to align with Council’s Municipal Fire Management Plan.

For more information on fire-hazard reduction, contact Council’s Land & Natural Resource Coordinator on 1300 366 244.

Pictures from Wellington Shire Council Facebook page.

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