Planned burn: Emu Street Bushland Refuge, Sheldon – Wednesday 21 June 2023
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Redland City Council’s Parks and Conservation crews will undertake a hazard reduction burn in a section of bushland within Emu Street Bushland Refuge on Wednesday 21 June 2032, weather conditions permitting.
The location of the burn area is 58 Hillcrest Road, Sheldon – highlighted in yellow on the map.
The purpose of the burn is to reduce the volume of forest litter fuel, which will assist with hazard reduction – reducing the fire danger and providing conditions essential for native regeneration.
It is appreciated that this burn may cause some inconvenience, however all attempts will be made to limit any smoke hazards.
Council recommends that people close their windows and doors and those who have a respiratory condition keep their medications nearby.
For more information about Council’s planned burn program, visit redland.qld.gov.au/PlannedBurns