How to plan a burn: Landholder workshop | Canungra

This practical workshop has been designed as the next step in property fire management planning: How to plan a burn! 

The event is intended for landholders who are interested in taking steps to use fire as a management tool on their property, whether they have already developed a property fire management plan or not. This workshop is an interactive, outdoor walk-and-talk where we will demonstrate the concepts and build your understanding while looking at how it all fits together in the bush. 

Attendees will be taken through:  

• The decision-making process required to determine an appropriate burn area.  
• Understanding regulations and permits. 
• On-ground preparation required. 
• The impacts of weather, slope and vegetation (including weeds). 
• Fuel hazard assessment techniques. 
• Ignition techniques. 
• Essential safety protocols and landholder responsibility. 
   
  * Please note - we will be assessing the site together but will NOT be undertaking any burning on the workshop day. 

Please come prepared: 
Due to the terrain and field component of this workshop, a reasonable level of fitness is required. Please contact us if you have any concerns about your ability to participate. 

Make sure you have: 

• Closed in shoes. 
• Long pants, long sleeves. 
• Reusable water bottle. 
• Hat. 
• Sunscreen. 
• Bushwalking gaiters (if you have them). 
• Rain jacket (if necessary). 

 
Catering and supporting materials will be provided for all participants. This is a FREE workshop. 

For more information, contact Hannah Etchells from the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium on hannah.e@hlw.org.au or 0447 189 765. 

This event is being delivered in partnership with the Scenic Rim Regional Council and supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium.