The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) manages 3.3 million hectares, or around half of the Tasmanian landmass.
We have a team of fire specialists, fire operations staff, administration personel, field staff and fire crew, working hard to
reduce bushfire risk and suppress fires.
Each autumn and spring when
weather is suitable, this team works together to
develop and implement a program to reduce the risk of bushfires and preserve ecosystems across our reserve's estate.
Your personal plan for avoiding smoke from a burn
During burning operations public access will be restricted.
People are asked to remain well away from the burn site.
While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash.
Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions.
People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn.
Resources for health,
asthma, and
air quality concerns are available.
More information
Information on the statewide Fuel Reduction Program can be found on the
Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) Fuel Reduction Program webpage.
Please check our Parks and Wildlife Service
Alerts page to keep up to date with our Planned Burns.
Concerns relating to smoke should be lodged with the
Environment Protection Authority (EPA).