Preparing for fire: Understanding planned burns — Cecil Plains
| Date: | Saturday 7 June 2025 | ||
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| Time: |
9:00am-2:00pm AEST
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| Cost: | Free | Event category: | Land and pastures |
| Website: | https://www.hlw.org.au/portfolio/preparing-for-fire-cecil-plains#gsc.tab=0 | ||
| Venue |
Cecil Plains Hall
Geraghty Street
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Cecil Plains, Qld 4407 Australia |
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Join Healthy Land & Water for a free half-day workshop, Preparing for Fire, designed for residents in the Cecil Plains and surrounds area.
This session, delivered by Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium, will discuss planned burns and fire ecology.
Morning tea, lunch and supporting material is provided.
Workshop highlights
- Planned Burn Site Visit: Tour a planned burn site with Toowoomba Regional Council.
- Understanding Risk: Learn to assess landscape and fuel risk for burn planning.
Key takeaways
- Identify vegetation and fuel types.
- Recognise fire history.
- Follow regulations for your area.
- Understand how and why planned burns are conducted.
- Receive practical advice from experienced fire experts on planning burns for your property.
- General bushfire safety and preparedness.
Be sure to
- Wear closed-in shoes, long pants, and long sleeves.
- Bring a reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a rain jacket (if necessary).
Catering and supporting material will be provided for all participants.
For more information, contact Hannah Etchells from Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on hannah.e@hlw.org.au or 0447 189 765.
The event is being delivered in partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council and supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium.