Smoke warning issued for Cooloola Coast

A controlled burn is planned for the Great Sandy National Park today, as part of the annual hazard reduction and conservation management program for parks and forests.

A controlled burn is planned for the Great Sandy National Park today, as part of the annual hazard reduction and conservation management program for parks and forests. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images/AFP.

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn within the Great Sandy National Park near Toolara State Forest and Harry’s Hut from August 18 to 23, 2021.

The burn is weather permitting and is part of the annual hazard reduction and conservation management program for parks and forests.

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

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

For more information, please call QPWS Great Sandy Information Centre on [phone].

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