Draft Fire Operations Plan
2014/15 – 2016/17
Barwon South West Region
DEPI Geelong Office
Level 4
30 – 38 Little Malop Street
Geelong VIC 3320
Phone No. (03) 5226 4667
Fax No. (03) 5226 4725
Email: planned.burning@depi.vic.gov.au
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Contents
Regional Director’s Foreword
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Draft Fire Operations Plan
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Viewing the Fire Operations Plan
How to send us your comments on the Fire Operations Plan
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4
Preparation of a Fire Operations Plan
5
How to read the Fire Operations Plan
5
Information provided on schedules
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OTWAY DISTRICT
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SCHEDULE 1: Planned Burns
SCHEDULE 2: Works Program
SCHEDULE 3: Strategic Fuelbreaks
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23
FAR SOUTH WEST DISTRICT
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SCHEDULE 1: Planned Burns
SCHEDULE 2: Works Program
SCHEDULE 3: Strategic Fuelbreaks
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Regional Schedule
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SCHEDULE 4: Amendments to Fire Management Zones
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Draft Fire Operations Plan 2014/15 ̶ 2016/17 Barwon South West Region
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Regional Director’s Foreword
The Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and Parks Victoria carry out fire prevention activities on Victoria’s public land to help reduce the impacts of bushfires
to communities and the environment.
Our Fire Operations Plans outline where these fire prevention activities are intended to be carried out over a three year period, if weather and other conditions permit.
These activities include planned burning, slashing, mowing and clearing works, track works and construction of fire breaks.
Each year we review and update the Barwon South West Fire Operations Plan based on the latest local information. The plan is shaped by feedback and knowledge from local
communities and key stakeholders such as the CFA, local councils, forest managers and flora and fauna specialists, as well as key industries.
The Fire Operations Plans are an important part of our work to reduce the risk of damaging bushfires. We make changes to the plans wherever we can, but the decision to carry
out fire prevention activities is always driven by the need to reduce the impacts of bushfires to our local people, property and the environment.
These decisions are informed by strategic risk-based planning, which aims to reduce the risk of bushfire to people and property while maintaining ecosystem resilience. Through good
planning it will ensure that DEPI treats fuels when and where the treatment will be most effective.
Each Plan is prepared in consultation with communities, local councils, key stakeholders, Parks Victoria, CFA and technical specialists within DEPI.
DEPI also works with interest groups and the wider community to understand how planned burns may impact people and industries and to gain important local knowledge to better
plan burns.
Helen Vaughan, Regional Director, Barwon South West Region
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Draft Fire Operations Plan
This document contains the proposed fire prevention and preparedness works to be delivered for the period 2014/15 to 2016/17 within the Barwon South West Region. The area
covered by this Plan is shown in Map 1.
This Plan covers all public land including all national parks, State parks and regional parks and all State forests. Numerous other small reserves and Crown land are also included.
Some areas of neighbouring private property may be included in this plan if identified through strategic planning as being a possibility for inclusion with public land fuel treatment. No
works would be undertaken in this area until approval is granted by the landowner.
The Plan is prepared, and will be implemented, in accordance with the Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land, and relevant DEPI Instructions, Manuals and
Guidelines.
To access a copy of the Code, click Code of Practice, or go to www.depi.vic.gov.au then > Fire and Other Emergencies>Bushfire Risk and Learning>Code of Practice.
The objectives for the fire management zones are outlined in the Code and form the basis of this Fire Operations Plan.
It should be noted that burns associated with logging regeneration as well as small heap and grass burns are not included in the Fire Operation Planning process. The locations
of strategic fuelbreaks are included for information only. These activities are approved via other DEPI and Parks Victoria processes.
Map 1: Barwon South West Region
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Viewing the Fire Operations Plan
Office locations for viewing the Plan:
The Plan can be viewed during normal business hours at the following locations:
Location
Address
Heywood
Warrnambool
Colac
Geelong DEPI
12 Murray Street, Heywood, VIC 3304
78 Henna St, Warrnambool, VIC 3280
83 Gellibrand Street, Colac, VIC 3250
Level 4, 30-38 Little Malop St, Geelong, VIC 3220
Viewing the Plan online:
You can also view proposed planned burns and other works in the Plan online at:

www.depi.vic.gov.au /burns.
How to send us your comments on the Fire Operations Plan
Contact Details:
All comments and suggestions about the Draft Fire Operations Plan should be sent in writing to:
Program Manager Planned Burning and Roading
Level 4, 30-38 Little Malop St,
Geelong VIC 3220
Planned Burning Email contact details:
Comments may also be sent by email to: planned.burning@depi.vic.gov.au
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Preparation of a Fire Operations Plan
The development of a Fire Operations Plan involves the identification of planned burns and other works by DEPI, Parks Victoria and other interested stakeholders.
Values and priorities must be balanced in the development of the Plan including:
 relevant legislation and Departmental policies relating to environmental and cultural heritage protection, and
emergency management;
 various Departmental fire instructions and guidelines;
 relevant Fire Protection/Fire Management Plans;
 the Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land;
 the Code of Practice for Timber Production;
 relevant Forest Management and Park Management Plans;
Important note:
The ability to carry out burns is dependent on seasonal
and local weather conditions. To allow for this, planned
burns from the second and third years of the Plan are
considered as contingencies for the first year. This
means that a second or third year burn may be brought
forward to the current year to replace a burn planned for
the first year.
 biodiversity, soil, water, economic and cultural values within the District; and
 environmental, cultural or economic strategies which could be impacted by the Plan’s implementation.
Where necessary, prescriptions for particular values maybe specified for each burn which are then incorporated into individual Burn Plans. These prescriptions are reviewed annually
to take into account experience from burning operations in the previous season.
How to read the Fire Operations Plan
Each Fire Operations Plan consists of District Sub Plans containing a number of District Schedules, followed by Regional schedules.
District Schedules:
Schedule 1 – Planned Burns. This schedule lists planned fuel reduction, ecological and other planned burns by indicative year for the three year period.
Schedule 2 – Works Program. This schedule lists the fuel management works program to support the planned burning program.
Schedule 3 – Strategic Fuelbreaks. This schedule provides an overview of strategic fuelbreaks to be constructed or maintained during the three year period.
Regional Schedules:
Schedule 4 – Amendments to Fire Management Zones. This schedule lists the locations where zoning will change.
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Information provided on schedules
Local Government Area (LGA) – the municipality in which the majority of the works site is located.
Burn Number and Name / Road Name / Address – an identifier for each burn or planned work site.
Location – a bearing and distance of the work site from the nearest major township/locality.
Locality – a general description of the area the activity will be performed.
Land Manager – the organisation responsible for day-to-day management of the works site – DEPI (Department of Environment and Primary Industries); PV (Parks Victoria).
Burn Season – indicates the preferred season in which the burn will be completed.
Burn Type – indicates the primary purpose of the burn including fuel reduction burn (FRB), ecological burn (ECO).
Land Manager Objective - identifies the desired land management outcome(s) of the burn.
Fire Management Zone (FMZ) – an area of land upon which fire is managed for specific asset, fuel and ecological objectives. Values included in this column can be APZ - Asset
Protection Zone; BMZ – Bushfire Management Zone; LMZ - Landscape Management Zone, PBEZ – Planned Burn Exclusion Zone; or, NZ -Not Zoned.
Grid Reference – this can be used to locate burns on maps.
Area/Planned Burn Area – the maximum area of the work site measured in hectares (ha), including areas specifically excluded from disturbance.
Status – ‘Previously Approved’ burns have been approved in the 2013/14 – 2015/16 Fire Operations Plan and may be conducted at any time. ‘Proposed’ burns are newly nominated
burns that DEPI is seeking feedback on.
Distance – the indicative length of the work site measured in kilometres (km), including areas specifically excluded from disturbance.
Works Type – the type of works planned.
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OTWAY DISTRICT
SCHEDULE 1: Planned Burns
Planned burning is one of DEPI’s most important fire prevention activities. It involves the controlled application of fire during periods of lower fire risk, to achieve one of three main
purposes: fuel reduction, ecological management and forest regeneration.
It is important to understand that planned burning operations, particularly fuel reduction burns, do not stop or eliminate the risk of bushfires. However, Victorian research, and similar
information from other parts of Australia and overseas, clearly shows that firefighters have a much better chance of controlling bushfires in areas where fuel reduction burns have been
carried out.
Approved burns in this year’s Plan will require ground works. Ground works will be assessed through on-site inspections which will look at surrounding assets and planned burn
objectives. Works may include pest plant controls, brushing up of existing boundaries and internal tracks and the construction or preparation of other control lines with machinery.
Please note that the years and seasons identified for planned burning are indicative only and may be changed due to weather conditions and operations requirements.
Planned Burns 2014/15
LGA
Burn Name
Burn
Number
Location
Land
Manager
Burn
Season
Burn Type
Land Management Objective
FMZ
Grid
Reference
Planned
Burn
Area
(ha)
Status
Colac Otway
Wye River Kennett Wye Jeep
Tk
5OLO0009
1km Nth
Kennett River
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Kennett
River, Wye River and Lorne.
BMZ
YC486183
304
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest - Turner
Dr
5OFO0002
1km W Forrest
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Forrest.
BMZ
YC356321
138
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Carlisle RiverPipeline Rd Sth
5OGE0009
4km WNW of
Carlisle River
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
At a landscape level provide
fuel reduced areas of
sufficient width & continuity
that will reduce the spread &
intensity of bushfire within
the BMZ for Carlisle River &
critical water infrastructure.
BMZ
YC051315
56
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Carlisle River Larsons Rd
5OGE0011
3.8km NW of
Carlisle River
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
At a landscape level provide
fuel reduced areas of
BMZ
YC069327
238.5
Previously
Approved
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sufficient width & continuity
that will reduce the spread &
intensity of bushfire within
the BMZ for Carlisle River &
critical water infrastructure
pumping station.
Colac Otway
Forrest Cemetery
5OFO0025
2km North of
Forrest
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Forrest.
BMZ
YC377355
67.5
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest - Ridge
Road
5OFO0026
6km West of
Forrest
DSE
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south to
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC296317
785
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest - Titchs Tk
5OFO0029
South of
Forrest
DEPI and
Private
Property
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To provide fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width &
continuity that will reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection for Forrest
& critical water infrastructure.
BMZ
YC369322
48
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Gerangamete Link Track
5OFO0030
7km North
West of
Forrest
PV
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
YC310381
183.5
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Kawarren - Yahoo
Creek
5OGE0023
5km North of
Gellibrand
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire, North of
Gellibrand township.
BMZ
YC217398
371
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Gellibrand - Rifle
Range Track
5OGE0024
2km South
West of
Gellibrand
PV
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC193315
151
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Devondale Atkinson Creek
5OPC0013
8km West of
Lavers Hill
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
prtection to local
LMZ
XC998170
810
Previously
Approved
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communities and Lavers Hill.
Colac Otway
Gellibrand Gellibrand Valley
Road
5OGE0029
5.5km West of
Gellibrand
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
BMZ
YC155322
414
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Gellibrand Jacksons Track
5OGE0030
5.5km SE of
Gellibrand
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To provide growth stage
diversity within the Foothills
Forest and Moist Forest
EVDs.
LMZ
YC255288
729.5
Previously
Approved
Corangamite
Jancourt - Barlow
Rd
5OPC0020
9.5km Nth
Simpson
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the Tall
Mixed Forest (Eastern).
LMZ
XC940466
345
Previously
Approved
Corangamite
Jancourt Timboon Colac Rd
5OPC0018
6.5km Nth
Simpson
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the Tall
Mixed Forest (Eastern).
LMZ
XC920437
216
Previously
Approved
Corangamite
Devondale - The
Boulevarde
5OPC0002
3km West of
Devondale
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the Tall
Mixed Forest (Eastern).
LMZ
XC954194
135
Previously
Approved
Corangamite
Simpson Tomahawk Creek
Road
5OPC0007
6km East of
Simpson
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the
Forby Forest and Tall Mixed
Forest (Eastern) EVDs.
LMZ
XC992356
971
Previously
Approved
Corangamite
Cooriemungle Flora Reserve
5OPC0008
Cooriemungle
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the
Forby Forest EVD.
LMZ
XC822347
350
Previously
Approved
Corangamite
Kennedys Creek Fords Road
5OPC0012
6.5km SW of
Kennedys
Creek
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
XC896232
190
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Anglesea - East
Wormbete Creek
Road
5OAN0024
5km East of
Bambra
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the Aireys
Inlet township.
BMZ
BT390499
298.5
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Pennyroyal Wickham Track
5OFO0024
6km East of
Barwon
Downs
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the Lorne
township.
BMZ
YC480364
746
Previously
Approved
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Surf Coast
Aireys Inlet - Iron
Bark Spur Track
5OAN0032
7km NW of
Aireys Inlet
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones. To reduce the
hydrologic risks caused by
major bushfires within the
Painkalac Creek Catchment.
BMZ
BT416429
900
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Aireys Inlet Loves Track
5OAN0033
4km NW of
Aireys Inlet
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Moggs
Creek and Aireys Inlet.
BMZ
BT450422
419
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Anglesea - Dusty
Miller Track
5OAN0036
3.5km N of
Anglesea
PV
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT554488
110
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Anglesea Ellimatta Road
5OAN0037
Anglesea
Township
PV
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT555459
10.5
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Eastern View Golf Links Road
5OAN0038
6km West of
Aireys Inlet
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Eastern
View and Aireys Inlet.
BMZ
BT413390
330
Previously
Approved
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Planned Burns 2015/16
LGA
Burn Name
Burn
Number
Location
Land
Manager
Burn
Season
Burn Type
Land Management Objective
FMZ
Grid
Reference
Planned
Burn
Area
(ha)
Status
Colac Otway
Wye River Cassidy Access
Tk
5OLO0004
Wye River
Private
Property
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Kennett
River, Wye River and Lorne.
BMZ
YC510206
2028
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Tomahawk
Creek - East
West Road
5OGE0016
10km NW of
Gellibrand
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC145405
1002
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Cape Otway Blanket Bay
5OAB0002
11km SW of
Apollo Bay
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the
Heathland EVD.
LMZ
YB224981
385
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Barongarook Langdons Road
5OFO0035
12km NW of
Forrest
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC306438
640
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest Caspers Access
5OFO0034
2km NW of
Forrest
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To create a broad-scale
mosaic of habitat complexity
within the Heathland/Tall
Mixed Forest (Eastern)
EVDs and To develop fuel
reduced areas of sufficient
width and continuity to
reduce the spread of
bushfire and provide
protection to Forrest.
LMZ
YC356351
81
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest - Seven
Bridges Road
5OFO0033
4km North of
Forrest
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Forrest.
BMZ
YC383370
95.5
Previously
Approved
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Colac Otway
Kawarren Burtons Lookout
5OGE0031
3km North of
Kawarren
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
BMZ
YC250405
161
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Separation
Creek Jamieson Track
5OLO0036
4.5km North of
Separation
Creek
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide growth stage
diversity within the Foothils
Forest and Moist Forest
EVDs.
LMZ
YC535250
1157
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Tomahawk
Creek Murnanes Track
5OGE0032
5.5km SW of
Irrewillipe
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC099417
997
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest - Neck
Track
5OFO0037
9km East of
Forrest
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the Lorne
township.
BMZ
YC467344
1525
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest Roadknight
Creek Road
5OFO0038
3km West of
Forrest
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC322325
859.5
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Gellibrand Cricket Pitch
Road
5OGE0033
4km South
West of
Gellibrand
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC173311
304
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Yeodene Possum Ridge
Road
5OFO0039
1km SW of
Yeodene
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
Reduce the risk of fire
spreading from Yeodene
Peat Fire.
LMZ
YC351446
137.5
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Cape Otway -
5OAB0004
11km South
West of Apollo
PV
Autumn
Fuel
To create fuel reduced area
for protection of the Blanket
LMZ
YB242991
3
Previously
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Camp Ground
Bay
reduction
Bay Camp Ground
Approved
Corangamite
Kennedys Creek
- Deans Road
5OGE0026
2km South of
Kennedys
Creek
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
XC954229
412
Proposed
Corangamite
Devondale Gellibrand River
Road
5OPC0014
2km West of
Devondale
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide growth stage
diversity within the Tall
Mixed Forest EVD.
LMZ
XC954177
519.5
Previously
Approved
Corangamite
Kennedys Creek
- Valley View
Road
5OGE0034
7km South
West of
Kennedys
Creek
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
XC885222
335
Previously
Approved
Greater
Geelong City
Ocean Grove Centre Tk
5OBE0005
North Ocean
Grove
PV
Summer
Ecological
To encourage appropriate
species composition, provide
protection to Ocean Grove
and develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
LMZ
BT835638
19.7
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Lorne - Erskine
Falls
5OLO0042
2km NW of
Lorne
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To provide the highest level
of localised protection to
human life, property and
community assets identified
as highly valued including
Lorne.
BMZ
YC567325
313
Proposed
Surf Coast
Anglesea Whites Tk
5OAN0061
1.5km West
Anglesea
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT502439
232
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Bambra - Deans
Marsh
Winchelsea Rd
5OAN0063
Bambra
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the Tall
Mixed Forest (Eastern) EVD.
LMZ
YC581517
56
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Lorne - Old
Coach Rd
5OLO0006
2km North
Lorne
PV
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Lorne
BMZ
YC581330
139.5
Previously
Approved
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and Aireys Inlet townships.
Surf Coast
Eastern View Clark Spur Tk
5OAN0010
3km WNW
Eastern View
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Aireys
Inlet and Anglesea.
BMZ
BT394386
628
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Big Hill - Big Hill
Tk
5OLO0016
4km SSW
Eastern View
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Lorne
and Aireys Inlet townships.
BMZ
YC614360
380
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Anglesea - Gum
Flats Rd
5OAN0062
10 km NW of
Anglesea
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the Aireys
Inlet and Anglesea
townships.
BMZ
BT437522
559
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Moggs Creek Boyd Avenue
5OAN0029
1km North of
Moggs Creek
PV and
Private
property
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Moggs
Creek, Aireys Inlet and
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT443392
46
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Lorne - Saint
George
5OLO0027
1km West of
Lorne
PV
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Lorne.
BMZ
YC572299
46
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Pennyroyal Pennyroyal
Track
5OFO0028
6km South of
Deans Marsh
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the Lorne
township.
BMZ
YC526377
716
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Lorne - Sheoak
Picnic Ground
5OLO0031
2km South of
Lorne
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Lorne.
BMZ
YC578278
322
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Eumeralla - Old
Chapel Road
5OAN0041
3km East of
Anglesea
PV
Spring
Fuel
reduction
To enhance the learning
outcomes of the PFF training
camp and to decrease the
bushfire risk of the Eumeralla
LMZ
BT573471
8.5
Previously
Approved
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Scout Camp.
Surf Coast
Aireys Inlet Duck Ponds
Track
5OAN0045
4km West of
Aireys Inlet
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Moggs
Creek and Aireys Inlet. To
reduce the hydrologic risks
caused by major bushfires
within the Painkalac Creek
Catchment.
BMZ
BT434407
105
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Aireys Inlet Dam Wall Track
5OAN0046
3km West of
Aireys Inlet
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Moggs
Creek and Aireys Inlet.
BMZ
BT443403
70
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Anglesea Flaxbournes
Road
5OAN0048
7km North of
Anglesea
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the
Anglesea and Jan Juc
townships.
BMZ
BT518531
157.5
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Anglesea Powerline Track
5OAN0049
1km North of
Anglesea
Other
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT549474
15
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Anglesea - Tea
Tree Track
5OAN0052
1km North of
Anglesea
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT551470
74.5
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Bambra - Lyons
Road
5OAN0054
10km North
East of Deans
Marsh
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the Aireys
Inlet and Anglesea
townships.
BMZ
YC620510
132
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Lorne - Five Mile
Track
5OLO0039
2km North of
Lorne
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Lorne
BMZ
YC571336
299
Previously
Approved
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and Aireys Inlet townships.
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Planned Burns 2016/17
LGA
Burn Name
Burn
Number
Location
Land
Manager
Burn
Season
Burn Type
Land Management Objective
FMZ
Grid
Reference
Planned
Burn
Area
(ha)
Status
Colac Otway
Carlisle River Tuckers Orchard
Road
5OGE0025
3km South
East of
Carlisle River
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the
Shrubby Foothill Forest EVC.
LMZ
YC126268
769
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Wye River - Wye
Road
5OLO0030
North of Wye
River
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To provide the highest level
of localised protection to
human life, property and
community assets identified
as highly valued including
Separation Creek and Wye
River.
BMZ
YC506223
697
Proposed
Colac Otway
Kennedys Creek Westwicks Road
5OGE0027
5.5km East of
Kennedys
Creek
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC019264
242
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Forrest - West
Barwon
5OFO0031
2km South of
Forrest
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide landscape growth
stage diversity within the
Foothill Forest EVC and
reduce the hydrologic risks
caused by major bushfires
within the West Barwon
Catchment and East Barwon
Take-off.
LMZ
YC370283
2024
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Carlisle River Wall Skinner
Access
5OGE0028
5km North of
Carlisle River
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
At a landscape level provide
fuel reduced areas of
sufficient width & continuity
that will reduce the spread &
intensity of bushfire within
the BMZ for Carlisle River &
critical water infrastructure.
BMZ
YC086351
677
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Tomahawk Creek
- Gordons Track
5OGE0035
5km South
East of
Tomahawk
Creek
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To create a fuel reduced
corridor to reduce the risk of
bushfire to townships and
catchments south,
southeast, east and
northeast of this location.
BMZ
YC183398
965.5
Previously
Approved
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Colac Otway
Lake Beeac Morrisseys Road
5OCO0012
3km South
West of Beeac
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To reduce overall biomass
and to encourage the
recruitment of the Spiny
Peppercress.
LMZ
YC280679
4
Previously
Approved
Colac Otway
Charley Creek Cricket Pitch Road
5OGE0042
5km SW from
Gellibrand
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To promote ecological
resilience in Foothill Forest
and Heathland Sands EVDs
by manipulating the growth
stage distribution.
LMZ
YC178285
510
Proposed
Colac Otway
Tomahawk Creek
- White Peg Road
50GE0041
6km South of
Tomahawk
Creek
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC116380
721
Proposed
Colac Otway
Carlisle River Bunker Hill Track
5OGE0043
5.5km NE of
Carlisle River
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC139315
294
Proposed
Colac Otway
Lavers Hill - Mt
McKenzie Road
5OGE0038
3km N of
Lavers Hill
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To promote ecological
resilience in the Moist Forest
EVD by manipulating the
growth stage distribution.
LMZ
YC084185
709
Proposed
Colac Otway
Separation Creek
- Godfrey Track
5OLO0041
2km N of Wye
River
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To promote ecological
resilience in the Foothills
Forest EVD by manipulating
the growth stage distribution.
LMZ
YC522226
531
Proposed
Colac Otway
Barongarook Parkes Lodge
Road
5OFO0040
3.5km S of
Barongarook
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC291402
291
Proposed
Colac Otway
Kawarren - Gold
Hole Road
5OGE0036
5km NE of
Kawarren
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC304398
322
Proposed
Colac Otway
Barwon Downs Taylors Road
5OFO0043
3.5km SE of
Barwon
Downs
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC430358
463
Proposed
Colac Otway
Barwon Downs Barwon Downs
Bushland Reserve
5OFO0042
1km S of
Barwon
Downs
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
BMZ
YC403374
21
Proposed
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areas in water catchments.
Colac Otway
Forrest - Apollo
Bay Road
5OFO0041
4km SW of
Forrest
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC340304
364
Proposed
Colac Otway
Kawarren Robinsons Road
5OGE0040
4.5km N of
Kawarren
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC267416
413
Proposed
Colac Otway
Carlisle River Rapier Ridge
Road
5OGE0037
2.5km E of
Carlisle River
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To promote ecological
resilience in the Heathland
Sands EVD by manipulating
the growth stage distribution.
LMZ
YC113293
326
Proposed
Colac Otway
Carlisle River Bunker Hill Track
West
5OGE0039
4km NE of
Carlisle River
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC115324
696
Proposed
Colac Otway
Cressy - Flora
Reserve
5OCO0013
0.5km NW of
Cressy
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide conditions for the
establishment of native
grasses to provide habitat for
the legless lizard.
Non
FPA
Land
YC311881
3
Proposed
Colac Otway
Lavers Hill Egans Tk
5OGE0045
5km N Lavers
Hill
DSE
Autumn
Ecological
To promote ecological
resilience in the Moist Forest
and Foothill Forest EVD by
manipulating the growth
stage distribution.
LMZ
YC081217
1778
Proposed
Colac Otway
Gellibrand Gravel Pit Rd
50GE0046
4.5km N of
Gellibrand
DSE
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments.
BMZ
YC218375
221
Proposed
Corangamite
Jancourt - Strike
Track
5OPC0016
8km N of
Simpson
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To promote ecological
resilience in Jancourt Nature
Conservation Reserve by
manipulating the growth
stage distribution.
LMZ
XC915452
439
Proposed
Corangamite
Port Campbell Plantation Road
5OPC0017
7km E of Port
Campbell
PV
Autumn
Windrows /
heaps
Pine harvest and rehab
along Plantation Road.
LMZ
XC804213
6
Previously
Approved
Surf Coast
Deans Marsh Seaview Road
5OLO0037
6km SE of
Deans Marsh
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor north of the Lorne
BMZ
YC547406
458
Previously
Approved
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and Aireys Inlet townships.
Surf Coast
Lorne - Cora Lynn
Creek
5OLO0040
2km West of
Lorne
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and
provide protection to Lorne
and Aireys Inlet townships.
And to reduce the hydrologic
risks caused by major
bushfires within the St
George Catchment.
Surf Coast
Breamlea - Karaaf
Wetland
5OBE0004
2km South
West of
Breamlea
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To reduce overall biomass
and to encourage the
recruitment of the native
grass species.
Surf Coast
Pennyroyal Deans Marsh
Lorne Road
5OFO0044
8km SE from
Pennyroyal
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in water catchments
Surf Coast
Anglesea - Hurst
Road
5OAN0058
3km NE from
Anglesea
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
Surf Coast
Bambra - Old
Telegraph Road
5OAN0055
4km E of
Bambra
DEPI
Autumn
Surf Coast
Anglesea Honeypots Track
5OAN0057
3.5km N of
Anglesea
PV
Surf Coast
Anglesea - Harvey
Street
5OAN0059
2km W of
Anglesea
PV
YC553311
1156
Previously
Approved
BT704570
3
Previously
Approved
BMZ
YC545384
763
Proposed
To provide the highest level
of localised protection to
human life, property and
community assets identified
as highly valued including
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT570481
181
Proposed
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in Painlakac
Catchment.
BMZ
YC614493
251
Proposed
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To provide the highest level
of localised protection to
human life, property and
community assets identified
as highly valued including
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT550494
84
Proposed
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To provide the highest level
of localised protection to
human life, property and
community assets identified
as highly valued including
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT522451
49
Proposed
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BMZ
Surf Coast
Anglesea - Fourth
Avenue
5OAN0060
3km SW of
Anglesea
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To provide the highest level
of localised protection to
human life, property and
community assets identified
as highly valued including
Anglesea.
BMZ
BT525436
70
Proposed
Surf Coast
Aireys Inlet Sokel
5OAN0056
10.5km N of
Aireys Inlet
PV
Autumn
Fuel
reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the north and west of
communities and vulernable
areas in Painlakac
Catchment.
BMZ
BT434491
520
Proposed
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SCHEDULE 2: Works Program
Works such as the maintenance and construction of fire control lines, fire access tracks, fuel breaks, fire infrastructure and other fuel management activities are required to support the
planned burning program. Treatments to achieve these works can include slashing, pruning, chemical application, grazing or other operations (such as ploughing, mulching or rolling)
that may be more appropriate or practical in certain areas. For example, fuel on small areas or blocks located within townships may be treated mechanically, where burning is
impractical. These methods may also be more suitable in certain vegetation types.
The tables below contain a summary of proposed works over the following year. Some of these works are annual, with others prioritised based on the seasonal conditions and which
planned burns are scheduled. Accompanying maps provide detail on where these works activities are located. Note that the maps show approximate areas only and actual treatment
area will be dependent on the condition of the fuels at the time of assessment. Please contact your local DEPI fire management staff if further detail is required.
Fuel Management Works
Works Type
Area (ha)
Mineral Earth Disturbance
0
Vegetation Modification
297
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SCHEDULE 3: Strategic Fuelbreaks
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) and Parks Victoria are working together to establish and maintain a network of strategic fuelbreaks to expand the
protection of communities, forests and parks from the threat of bushfire. A strategic fuelbreak is a strip of land where vegetation has been modified to reduce the amount of fuel
available to burn during a bushfire. Strategic fuelbreaks are an important tool for fire management on public land. They provide a fuel-reduced area from which to conduct back
burning ahead of an approaching bushfire or during DEPI’s planned burning season.
Machinery is used to clear vegetation generally within a 15-20 metre wide strip. In some instances this width could be up to 40m. Existing roads and tracks are considered part
of the clearing. Where possible, overstorey trees are retained to provide shading and connection between the trees for wildlife and landscape values.
Strategic fuelbreak construction is included on this Fire Operations Plan for information only; it is approved via a separate DEPI planning process.
Strategic Fuelbreak Works 2014/15
Road or Location Name
Locality
Operation Type
Distance (km)
Various locations across the
district, as identified in
accompanying maps
Otway District
Maintenance of existing strategic
fuel breaks using tractors with
slashers and or reach arms mowers
as required according to vegetation
growth rates and local weather
conditions.
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FAR SOUTH WEST DISTRICT
SCHEDULE 1: Planned Burns
Planned burning is one of DEPI’s most important fire prevention activities. It involves the controlled application of fire during periods of lower fire risk, to achieve one of three main
purposes: fuel reduction, ecological management and forest regeneration.
It is important to understand that planned burning operations, particularly fuel reduction burns, do not stop or eliminate the risk of bushfires. However, Victorian research, and similar
information from other parts of Australia and overseas, clearly shows that firefighters have a much better chance of controlling bushfires in areas where fuel reduction burns have been
carried out.
Approved burns in this year’s Plan will require ground works. Ground works will be assessed through on-site inspections which will look at surrounding assets and planned burn
objectives. Works may include pest plant controls, brushing up of existing boundaries and internal tracks and the construction or preparation of other control lines with machinery.
Please note that the years and seasons identified for planned burning are indicative only and may be changed due to weather conditions and operations requirements.
Planned Burns 2014/15
LGA
Burn Name
Burn
Number
Location
Land
Manager
Burn
Season
Burn Type
Land Management Objective
FMZ
Grid
Reference
Planned
Burn
Area
(ha)
Status
Glenelg
Big Hill Rd
P07-208
Hotspur
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
BMZ
WD395031
330
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Bats Ridge
P07-124
8 km West of
Portland
PV
Winter
Ecological
To modify the vegetation
structure across the planned
area to promote native
grasses and the Limestone
Spider Orchid.
LMZ
WC435566
15
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Hamilton - Dartmoor
Rd
P09-476
7 km NE of
Dartmoor
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD306081
1068
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Mortons Track - Mt
Richmond
P09-527
14 km NW of
Portland
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
LMZ
WC381622
101
Previously
Approved
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complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Wrights Swamp /
Boiler Swamp Rd
5FHE0571
10 km WestNorth-West of
Gorae West
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire and build
on BMZ works to the North
and West of the burn area.
LMZ
WC363720
464
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Cobboboonee - T
And W / Boiler
Swamp Rd
5FHE0601
6 km Nw Of
Gorae West
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC393707
311
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Lower Glenelg Saunders Trk
5FDA0575
17 km SSW of
Dartmoor
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC198868
145
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Annya - Loop Rd
5FHE0611
12 NNW
Heywood
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor East to West to
assist with protection of
private property and assets
to the South.Burn Proposed
for late Autumn.
LMZ
WC529911
509
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Annya - Loftus Rd
5FHE0578
13 km NNW of
Heywood
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor East to west to
assist with protection of
private property and assets.
LMZ
WC503911
302
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Corndale - Long
Lead Track
5FCA0581
22 km W of
Casterton
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD140437
366
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Corndale Mccombes Track
5FCA0619
19km NW
Casterton
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD190501
133
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Nelson - North
Nelson Rd
5FDA0622
3km N Nelson
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
BMZ
WC000922
261
Previously
Approved
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continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Inkpot Rd
5FHE0639
20km West of
Heywood
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WC355870
745
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Nangeela - Tullich
Road
5FCA0651
CORNDALE
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD233412
912
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Drajurk - Martins Rd
5FCA0656
16km South
West of
Casterton
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD193352
1120
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Nangeela Mcgauleys Rd
5FCA0666
24km North
West of
Casterton
DEPI
Winter
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD188574
1326
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Rennick Sf Princes Highway
5FDA0722
24km West of
Dartmoor
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To burn at a high intensity
across the planned area to
assist with pine wilding and
coastal wattle control.
LMZ
WD010082
1935
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Fp Fish Holes Rd
5FHE0716
4km Northwest of Gorae
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WC439702
238
Proposed
Glenelg
Gorae - Portland
Nelson Rd
5FHE0751
8.5 km SW of
Heathmere
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.Assist
with the protection of private
property and homes in the
Gorae and Bolwarra area.
BMZ
WC474644
1097
Proposed
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Inkpot Rd No.2
5FHE0758
9km SW of
Lyons
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
LMZ
WC339863
454
Proposed
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complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
Glenelg
Digby - Rockyden
Rd South Block
5FDA0746
7km South
West of Digby
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WD396125
363
Proposed
Glenelg
Wilkin Ffr West Grubbed Rd
5FCA0730
20 km South
West of
Casterton
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To burn at a high intensity
across the planned area to
assist with pine wilding
control.Post burn works to be
completed include pine
harvesting.
LMZ
WD199256
1512
Proposed
Glenelg
Bahgallah Sf Glenelg River
5FCA0732
10.5 km South
West of
Casterton
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To burn at a high intensity
across the planned area to
assist with pine wilding
control and provide an
irregular mosaic of areas of
fuel reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD267324
803
Proposed
Glenelg
Nelson - Moores
Track
5FDA0748
5 km NW of
Nelson
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of wildfire. Assist in
the protcetion of the
township of Nelson.
BMZ
VC982922
153
Proposed
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Surrey River South
5FHE0762
4 km NW of
Gorae West
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor East to West on the
Southern edge of the
Cobboboonee Forest Park to
assist with protection of
private property and assets
to the South.
LMZ
WC410712
576
Proposed
Moyne
Tower Hill Fairy
Island
5FWA0631
Tower Hill
PV
Summer
Ecological
To modify the vegetation
structure across the planned
area to promote native
grasses.
LMZ
XC194585
2
Previously
Approved
Moyne
Bay Of Islands Dynon Rd
5FWA0633
7km NW of
Peterborough.
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To modify the vegetation
structure across the planned
LMZ
XC583287
34
Previously
Approved
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area to promote the Metallic
Sun Orchid.
Moyne
Mount Eccles Camp Ground
5FHE0727
7.5 km SW of
Macarthur
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape. Assist in the
protection of PV assets in
and around the camp
grounds.
LMZ
WC809870
54
Proposed
Moyne
Pretty Hill Flora
Reserve - Gapes
Rd
5FWA0728
6 km ENE of
Saint Helens
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide conditions for the
regeneration of nationally
endagered orchid species.
LMZ
WC991660
2
Proposed
West
Wimmera
Bailey`s Rocks
P07-339
10 km NW of
Dergholm
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD157732
60
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Dergholm - Peters
Track
5FCA0593
10 km NE of
Dergholm
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD274701
544
Previously
Approved
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Planned Burns 2015/16
LGA
Burn Name
Burn
Number
Location
Land
Manager
Burn
Season
Burn Type
Land Management Objective
FMZ
Grid
Reference
Planned
Burn
Area
(ha)
Status
Glenelg
North East
Boundary - Mt
Richmond
P07-342
15 Km West of
Portland
PV
Winter
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC380650
275
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Annya - Noskes Rd
P08-418
2 Km WSW of
Milltown
DEPI,
Parks
and
Forests
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones. Assist with asset
protection to the South and
power lines to the east.
LMZ
WC591882
322
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Baggate Rd
5FHE0600
13 Km SouthEast of
Dartmoor
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WC348949
370
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Lower Glenelg Pannican Creek Trk
5FDA0574
16km South of
Dartmoor
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC218866
48
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Mumbannar Mumbannar
Wanwin Rd 2
5FDA0604
15km WSW of
Dartmoor
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC134980
40
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Drik Drik - Brown T
Rd
5FDA0623
10.5km SSE
Dartmoor
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC251919
69
Previously
Approved
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Glenelg
Drik Drik - Browns
Lane
5FDA0597
6km SSE
Dartmoor
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC251970
50
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Lyons - Bourkes Rd
5FHE0592
Annya State
Forest
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC434976
235
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Boiler Swamp / Fish
Holes
5FHE0584
12km SW of
Heywood
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC442711
480
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Dergholm - Fords
Rd
5FCA0614
12 NE of
Dergholm
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD279723
629
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Nelson - Glenelg
Drive
5FDA0644
NELSON
PV
Winter
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC031927
1665
Proposed
Moyne
Hexham - Cobra
Killuc Ridge Block
5FWA0646
Cobra Killuc
Ncr
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To modify the vegetation
structure across the planned
area to promote native
grasses.
LMZ
XC553993
130
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Gorae - Blackwoods
Road
5FHE0648
Gorae
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WC509677
457
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Mumbannar
Wanwin Rd No.3
5FDA0665
Mumbannar
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
LMZ
WC140972
62
Previously
Approved
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zones.
Glenelg
Mt Kincaid - Kincaid
Rd
5FHE0649
2.5km North of
Mt Richmond
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC316739
98
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Roseneath Sf Vickerys Rd
5FCA0694
10.5km South
East of
Dergholm
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
speed and intensity of bush
fires.
BMZ
WD109552
1290
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Cobboboonee
Rd/Pipe Clay Rd
5FHE0697
15km West of
Heywood
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
BMZ
WC385796
1666
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Crawford River Rp The Boulevard
5FDA0699
6km West of
Hotspur
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WD429022
444
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Dergholm Sp Roper Tk
5FCA0705
7km North of
Dergholm
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
speed and intensity of bush
fires.
LMZ
WD195719
385
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Dergholm Sp Yellow Gum Track
5FCA0729
10 km NNW of
Dergholm
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor East to West to
assist with protection of
private property and assets
to the South.
LMZ
WD158740
298
Proposed
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Fp Beaugleholes Rd
5FHE0755
3 km N of
Gorae West
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC428702
13
Proposed
Glenelg
Mt Clay - Angelino
Rd
5FHE0757
6 km W of
Tyrendarra
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
BMZ
WC622707
90
Proposed
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spread of wildfire.Assit with
the protection of private
property and homes to the
South.
Glenelg
Digby - Rockyden
Rd North Block
5FDA0747
7 km West of
Digby
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WD385147
1111
Proposed
Glenelg
Wilkin Ffr East Bakers Track
5FCA0731
15.5 km South
West of
Casterton
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To burn at a high intensity
across the planned area to
assist with pine wilding and
coastal wattle control.
LMZ
WD240265
1825
Proposed
Glenelg
Nelson - North
Nelson Rd No. 2
5FDA0749
5 km N of
Nelson
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of wildfire. Assit with
the protection of the
Township of Nelson.
LMZ
VC999939
523
Proposed
Glenelg
Tooloy Lake Mundi
- West Block
5FCA0741
8 km North
North West of
Lake Mundi
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD009532
271
Proposed
Glenelg
Corndale - Oil Line
Track
5FCA0742
18 km North
West of
Casterton
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD202509
362
Proposed
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Sawyers Rd
5FHE0760
3.5 km West of
Heathmere
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire. Assist in
the protection of private
assets to the South including
high voltage powerlines.
BMZ
WC509685
215
Proposed
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Boundary Rd
5FHE0761
15 km West
West of
Heywood
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones. Assist in the
LMZ
WC422796
823
Proposed
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promotion of Cassinia Wrinkled.
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Planned Burns 2016/17
LGA
Burn Name
Burn
Number
Location
Land
Manager
Burn
Season
Burn Type
Land Management Objective
FMZ
Grid
Reference
Planned
Burn
Area
(ha)
Status
Glenelg
Mt Richmond Noels
Walk
P09-520
17Km NW
Portland
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones and to reduce overall
fuel hazard to below very
high.
LMZ
WC369654
180
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Nelson Township
P10-540
Nelson
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WC008893
60
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Dartmoor - Taralong
Rd
5FDA0557
11km North of
Dartmoor
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones and to assist with the
control of pine wildings.
LMZ
WD221136
118
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Heathmere - Rifle
Range Rd
5FHE0599
3km South
East of
Heathmere
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC580680
141
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Gorae - Jennings /
Jarrets Rd
5FHE0603
4km WestNorth-West of
Heathmere
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC501709
373
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Dartmoor Spencers Trk
5FDA0596
9km Nth of
Dartmoor
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor North to South to
assist with protection of
private property and assets
to the South.
LMZ
WD259103
322
Previously
Approved
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Glenelg
Hotspur - Lyons
Hotspur Rd
5FHE0609
4km SW of
Hotspur
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC462997
303
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Wanwin - Wilson
Hall Track
5FDA0624
10.5 KM NE of
Nelson
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC109923
438
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Digby Strathdownie
Rd
5FDA0579
11.5 W of
Digby
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD351158
656
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Argyle Swamp Heathfield Lindsay
Rd
5FCA0615
24km WSW of
Casterton
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones and to reduce overall
fuel hazard to below very
high.
LMZ
WD113388
77
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Cobboboonee - Cut
Out Dam Rd
5FHE0654
14km South
West of
Heywood
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WC413732
731
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Gorae Crown Water
Reserve
5FHE0657
Gorae
Autumn
Ecological
To assist in weed
management. Control of
Pittosporum and Blackberry.
LMZ
WC499648
1.4
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Camp Corner Dartmoor Hamilton
Rd
5FHE0653
12km North
East of
Dartmoor
DEPI
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD353067
346
Proposed
Glenelg
Annya - Myamyn
Rd
5FHE0652
16km North of
Heywood
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor East to West to
assist with protection of
LMZ
WC575956
729
Previously
Approved
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private property and assets.
Glenelg
Cobboboonee RpCoffeys Lane South
5FHE0696
9km South
West of
Heywood
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
speed and intensity of bush
fires.
BMZ
WC477737
626
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Roseneath Sf Tylers Rd
5FCA0703
17.5km North
West of
Casterton
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
speed and intensity of bush
fires.
LMZ
WD218530
362
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Myaring Bridge
5FCA0708
24.5km South
West of
Casterton
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WD191209
114
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Bolwarra Bushland
Reserve - Gorae Rd
5FHE0709
2km Southwest of
Bolwarra
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide the highest level
of localised protection to
human life, property and
community assets identifed
as highly valued including
the township of Bolwarra.
BMZ
WC518620
122
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Mt Clay - Mt Clay
Rd North
5FHE0711
13km Southeast of
Heywood
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WC582702
104
Proposed
Glenelg
Dartmoor - Harris
Rd
5FDA0712
8km Southeast of
Dartmoor
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WC280948
343
Previously
Approved
Glenelg
Lower Glenelg NpForest Tk
5FDA0713
7km East of
Nelson
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape. Assist in the
control of Coastal Wattle.
LMZ
WC077903
268
Proposed
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Np Pipe Clay Extension
5FHE0714
19km West of
Heywood
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
BMZ
WC357807
683
Proposed
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speed and intensity of
bushfires.
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Fp Fish Holes Rd No. 2
5FHE0754
7.5 km W of
Heathmere
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape. To develop a fuel
reduced corridor East to
West to assist with protection
of private property and
assets to the South.
LMZ
WC468698
153
Proposed
Glenelg
Cobboboonee Fp Giffen Track
5FHE0756
7 km W of
Heathmere
DEPI
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WC473708
359
Proposed
Glenelg
Lower Glenelg Glenelg Drive
5FDA0743
14km East of
Nelson
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
corridor East to West to
assist with protection of
private assets to the South.
LMZ
WC164877
591
Proposed
Glenelg
Corndale - Centre
Track
5FCA0734
19 km West
North West of
Casterton
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of wildfire.
BMZ
WD161418
129
Proposed
Glenelg
Corndale - Long
Lead Track No.2
5FCA0735
19 km West
North West of
Casterton
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of wildfire.
BMZ
WD156428
281
Proposed
Glenelg
Tooloy Lake Mundi
- Paramount Rd
5FCA0736
10.5 km North
North East of
Lake Mundi
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD076556
120
Proposed
Glenelg
Nangeela Mccalmans Trk
No.1
5FCA0744
10km South of
Dergholm
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD164542
476
Proposed
Glenelg
NANGEELA Mccalams Trk No.2
5FCA0745
10km South of
Dergholm
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
LMZ
WD164542
502
Proposed
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complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
Moyne
Tower Hill Heaps
P07-355
1 Km Sth of
Koroit
PV
Summer
Windrows /
Heaps
Removal of Pest Plant
Heaps.
LMZ
XC192576
0.1
Previously
Approved
Moyne
Cobra Killuc North
Block
5FWA0632
9km North of
Hexham
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones and to assist in the
promotion of native grasses.
LMZ
XD527005
36
Previously
Approved
Moyne
Bay Of Islands Baileys Road
5FWA0667
Nirranda
South
PV
Autumn
Ecological
To modify the vegetation
structure across the planned
area to promote the Metallic
Sun orchid.
LMZ
XC544310
52
Previously
Approved
Moyne
Mt Eccles
5FHE0710
11.5km West
of Macarthur
Private
Property
Winter
Fuel
Reduction
To create a mosaic burn
coverage appropriate to
meet requirements of Manna
Gum areas.
Non
FPA
Land
WC757899
195
Proposed
Moyne
Mount Eccles Millard Track
5FHE0750
8.5km NW of
Bessiebelle
PV
Autumn
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing overall fuel hazard
and bushfire hazard in the
landscape.
LMZ
WC775815
267
Proposed
Southern
Grampians
Mt Napier- Harmans
Rd
5FHE0650
6km East of
North Byaduk
PV
Winter
Fuel
Reduction
To promote ecological
resilience in Stony Rises
Woodlands by manipulating
the growth stage distribution.
LMZ
WD913020
233
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Poolaijelo Sharams Rd
5FCA0594
15km NW of
Dergholm
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of wildfire.
LMZ
WD135773
1110
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Dergholm Sp Smokey Creek Rd
5FCA0691
Dergholm
State Park 13km NE of
Dergholm
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
speed and intensity of bush
fires.
LMZ
WD280748
106
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Dergholm Sp Rocky Creek Rd
5FCA0692
2.6km NE of
Dergholm
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop a fuel reduced
area to the North East of the
LMZ
WD210670
340
Previously
Approved
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township of Dergholm.
West
Wimmera
Dergholm - Googs
Tk
5FCA0715
5km Northeast of
Dergholm
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide bushfire
protection outcomes by
reducing the overall fuel
hazard a bushfire hazard in
the landscape.
LMZ
WD253668
293
Previously
Approved
West
Wimmera
Roseneath Sf Vickerys Rd No.2
5FCA0737
12 km North
North East of
Lake Mundi
DEPI
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To develop fuel reduced
areas of sufficient width and
continuity to reduce the
spread of bushfire.
BMZ
WD090559
147
Proposed
West
Wimmera
Dergholm - Loop
Track
5FCA0738
6 km East of
Dergholm
PV
Spring
Fuel
Reduction
To provide an irregular
mosaic of areas of fuel
reduction which will
complement works in
adjacent fuel management
zones.
LMZ
WD256659
580
Proposed
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SCHEDULE 2: Works Program
Works such as the maintenance and construction of fire control lines, fire access tracks, fuel breaks, fire infrastructure and other fuel management activities are required to support the
planned burning program. Treatments to achieve these works can include slashing, pruning, chemical application, grazing or other operations (such as ploughing, mulching or rolling)
that may be more appropriate or practical in certain areas. For example, fuel on small areas or blocks located within townships may be treated mechanically, where burning is
impractical. These methods may also be more suitable in certain vegetation types.
The tables below contain a summary of proposed works over the following year. Some of these works are annual, with others prioritised based on the seasonal conditions and which
planned burns are scheduled. Accompanying maps provide detail on where these works activities are located. Note that the maps show approximate areas only and actual treatment
area will be dependent on the condition of the fuels at the time of assessment. Please contact your local DEPI fire management staff if further detail is required.
Fuel Management Works
Works Type
Area (ha)
Mineral Earth Disturbance
75
Vegetation Modification
2501
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SCHEDULE 3: Strategic Fuelbreaks
The Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) and Parks Victoria are working together to establish and maintain a network of strategic fuelbreaks to expand the
protection of communities, forests and parks from the threat of bushfire. A strategic fuelbreak is a strip of land where vegetation has been modified to reduce the amount of fuel
available to burn during a bushfire. Strategic fuelbreaks are an important tool for fire management on public land. They provide a fuel-reduced area from which to conduct back
burning ahead of an approaching bushfire or during DEPI’s planned burning season.
Machinery is used to clear vegetation generally within a 15-20 metre wide strip. In some instances this width could be up to 40m. Existing roads and tracks are considered part
of the clearing. Where possible, overstorey trees are retained to provide shading and connection between the trees for wildlife and landscape values.
Strategic fuelbreak construction is included on this Fire Operations Plan for information only; it is approved via a separate DEPI planning process.
There are no strategic fuelbreak works in this district
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Regional Schedule
SCHEDULE 4: Amendments to Fire Management Zones
The following zones are proposed to be changed from one zone to another zone; is public land not previously zoned which is to be zoned; or public land zoned which is to be unzoned.
Amendment Number
BarwonSouthWest14-001
District
Far South
West
Location
Discovery Bay
Current Zone
LMZ
Area (ha)
10599
Zone Proposed
Justification for Amendment
PBEZ
Planned burning isn't a suitable management
option throughout the majority of the Discovery
Bay Coastal Park due to a number of factors
(sensitivity of the dune systems, biodiversity and
cultural values; and operational factors such as
the small track network and highly variable
weather patterns and influences). Zoning as
planned burn exclusion zone will better reflect
the reality of management in the Park.
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