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Parks Victoria manages our
parks and reserves to ensure they are FireReady.
We play a major role in planning for fire,
risk reduction, emergency response and recovery after fire
events across public land. In 2008-09, 780 staff performed
in fire roles across the state.
Parks Victoria is part of the State
Government’s Networked Emergency Organisations, working
under the leadership of the Department of Sustainability and
Environment in managing bushfires on public land.
Melbourne Bushfire Protection Program
This program will reduce the risk of bushfire to communities
and assets in Melbourne's urban interface area. Find
out more...
Vegetation removal on a public land boundary
The government has announced interim planning provisions
to simplify residents' entitlements to clear native vegetation
around their homes as part of their preparations for the 2009/10
fire season. The changes include a 10/30 right for clearing
around buildings used for accommodation and along fence-lines.
This includes public land that is managed by Parks Victoria.
Find
out more...
Wilson Promontory fire recovery
Early on the morning of Sunday 8 February 2009 a dry lightning
storm passed over Wilsons Promontory and a bushfire ignited
in a gully just north of The Cathedral, a mountain at the
north end of Sealers Cove on Wilsons Promontory's east coast.
This fire burnt 25 200ha over five weeks, close to 50% of
the national park.
See
the latest photos of the recovery.
Find
out more about the fire.
Stay safe when you visit a park
It's always a great time to enjoy a visit to a park. Find
out how you can stay safe when you visit during the bushfire
season. Find out more...
Total Fire Bans
The CFA website
lists Total Fire Bans in place in Victoria as well as providing
detailed information about what you can and can't do on a
day of Total Fire Ban.
Bushfire information
Tune into your emergency broadcasters: ABC and Commercial
radio stations, and SKY News TV.
Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667.
Visit www.dse.vic.gov.au
and www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Phone 000 to report a fire
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