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ENGINEERING SECTION
ATTACHMENT B
ES - BURGESS BEACH, BUSH FIRE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2013
ORDINARY MEETING
25 FEBRUARY 2014
Suppression Strategies In the event of a fire breaking out in or near the reserves, the following actions should be carried out by the Rural Fire Service depending on the
current and forecast Fire Danger Rating (FDR)*.
Current FDR* Forecast FDR* Action
Low – Mod Low – Mod
As far as possible, undertake indirect, parallel or direct attack along existing control lines.
Identify and survey backup control lines.
Low – Mod = > High
Undertake indirect, parallel or direct attack to minimise the time taken to contain the fire.
Construct new control lines if necessary to minimise the time to contain the fire.
Identify and survey backup control lines.
High All
Undertake indirect attack along existing or newly constructed control lines.
Secure and deepen control lines along the next predicted downwind side of the fire.
Identify and survey backup control lines.
All All
Ensure there is sufficient time to secure control lines before the fire gets to them.
If there is insufficient time to secure control lines, fall back to the next potential control line.
As far as possible, implement threatened species and cultural heritage management guidelines.
*Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) are determined daily for NSW Fire Areas by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and can be found on the RFS web page: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/dsp_more_info_latest.cfm?CON_ID=1854
Contact Information Agency Position/Location Phone Fire and Rescue NSW Forster 6554 6096
NSW Rural Fire Service 24 hours 1800 679 737
Great Lakes Rural Fire District 6555 5782
Sydney Water 24 hour Service & Emergency Contact 13 20 90
State Emergency Service 24 hour Emergency Contact 13 25 00
Police Manning-Great Lakes Local Area Command 6555 1299
Ambulance Emergency 000
Hospital Bulahdelah 4987 9900
Council Great Lakes Council 6591 7222
Fire Season Information
Wildfires The statutory bushfire season occurs between 1st October and 31st March. This may be extended if weather conditions lead to increased fire danger outside of this period.
Prescribed Burning Prescribed burning in the Great Lakes area is normally undertaken in Spring through to Autumn.
Threatened Flora Fire Ecology* Name Fire Ecology
Cynanchum elegans White-flowered Wax Plant
(Endangered)
Restricted to eastern NSW usually on the edge of dry rainforest vegetation.
Fire ecology unknown
*Species found within study area Reference: Office of Environment and Heritage, Threatened Species Website.
Endangered Ecological Communities Fire Ecology
Community Fire Ecology
Littoral Rainforest No fire
No slashing, trittering or tree removal Reference: RFS 2006
Vegetation Communities Present On-site
Vegetation Formation Vegetation Communities within Formation
Littoral Rainforest
Myrtle
Fig-Giant Stinger/Myrtle
Tuckeroo
Reference: Great Lakes Council 2006, 2003
Vegetation Communities and Biodiversity Thresholds
Vegetation Community Biodiversity Thresholds
Littoral Rainforest Fire should be avoided.
Reference: NPWS 2003
Fire Management Zones
Asset Protection
Zones
The objective of APZs is the protection of human life and property.
Zone Name
Action Responsible
All Asset Protection
Zones
A 20m APZ is recommended. APZ widths may be adjusted where natural features provide logical boundaries.
APZs start at the building line and extend towards the hazard.
Pruning of trees permissible. 75% of original canopy cover must be retained.
On slopes less than 18 degrees, tree removal is permitted provided the root structure is undisturbed.
On slopes over 18 degrees, at least 90% ground cover must be maintained.
Use handheld tools and machinery only. No slashing, ploughing, grading, dozing or tree removal.
Implement the threatened species management strategies specified in the Operational Guidelines table as required.
See supporting document ‘Burgess Road Foreshore Bushfire Management Plan’ (ELA 2013) for detailed actions.
Great Lakes Council and Private Land
Holders
Strategic Fire Advantage
Zones
The objective of SFAZs is to reduce fire intensity across larger areas and complement APZs where these do not provide adequate protection. Adherence to guidelines for biodiversity will take
precedence where practical.
Zone Name
Action Responsible
No SFAZ identified
Land Management
Zones
The objective of LMZs is to conserve biodiversity and protect cultural and historic heritage.
Manage fire consistent with fire thresholds.
Zone Name
Action Responsible
No LMZ identified
Note: Given the low risk and environmental constraints the site, active mitigation methods should be considered in combination with the passive protection measures identified above. A hazard reduction certificate or approval by Council is required before any vegetation removal or pruning more than 10% of any tree is undertaken.
Schedule of Works Action Year Responsible
Inspect asset protection zones on western side of Burgess Road and maintain as required
Yearly and maintain as required
Private Land Holders
Inspect asset protection zones on eastern side of Burgess Road and maintain as required
Yearly and maintain as required
Great Lakes Council
Update this plan 2018 and every 5 years
Monitoring of APZ and hazard mitigation measures on private land
Yearly NSW RFS
Consider the findings of this Bush Fire Management Plan when updating the Great Lakes Bush Fire Management Plan
2013 Great Lakes Bush Fire Management Committee
Adopt a programme to educate the local community on prevention, preparation and emergency planning for bushfire events
2014
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Prepared By: MW Approved By: LS Status: FINAL Date: 7/8/2013
Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 Projection: MGA Zone 56
Burgess Beach, Forster Bushfire Management Plan
2013
References
Great Lakes Council (2003). Great Lakes Council Vegetation Strategy: Eastern Portion. Draft for Public Display. Great Lakes Council (2004). Bushfire Plan of Management, Burgess Beach Great Lakes Council (2006). Plan of Management No. 5: Natural Areas Burgess Road Foreshore. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) (2003). Guidelines for Ecologically Sustainable Fire Management NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) (2006a). Planning for Bushfire Protection. A Guide for Councils, Planners, Fire Authorities and Developers. NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) (2006b). Bushfire Environment Assessment Code for Asset Protection and Strate-gic Fire Advantage Zones.
Emergency Response and Risk Assessment
Fire Ecology
Fire Management
Terrain and Bushfire Hazard
Burgess Beach Environment and Bushfire Management Zone
Elevation and Vegetation Profiles
Vertical exaggeration for all profiles is approximately 3.25
Burgess Beach Terrain Model and Visualisation
Burgess Beach Bushfire Risk Assessment
Asset Type Asset Sub-
Type Asset Name
Likelihood Consequence Risk
Human Settlement
Residential Burgess Beach
Unlikely Moderate LOW
Notes:
A. Vertical exaggeration = 1.16
B. See ‘Burgess Beach Environment and Bushfire Management Zone’ Map for details of symbology
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