Parks and Wildlife to conduct planned burn in Great Sandy National Park

Parks and Wildlife will conduct planned burn operations on the Cooloola Coast to reduce the threat of uncontrolled fire.

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct planned burn operations within the Great Sandy National Park near Toolara State Forest and Harry’s Hut on Wednesday May 2.

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct planned burn operations within the Great Sandy National Park near Toolara State Forest and Harry’s Hut on Wednesday May 2, 2021, weather permitting.

This is part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests.

As a result, smoke may be seen in the area of Toolara State Forest and Harry’s Hut.

The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.

This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires, and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.

For more information, please call the QPWS Great Sandy Information Centre 07 5449 7792.