Join us for a free half-day workshop, Preparing for Fire, designed for residents in the Cecil Plains and surrounds area.

This session, delivered by Healthy Land & Water’s Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium, will discuss planned burns and fire ecology.

Morning tea, lunch and supporting material is provided.

Workshop Highlights:

Planned Burn Site Visit: Tour a planned burn site with Toowoomba Regional Council.
Understanding Risk: Learn to assess landscape and fuel risk for burn planning.

Key Takeaways:

Identify vegetation and fuel types.
Recognise fire history.
Follow regulations for your area.
Understand how and why planned burns are conducted.
Receive practical advice from experienced fire experts on planning burns for your property.
General bushfire safety and preparedness.

Preparation Tips:

Wear closed-in shoes, long pants, and long sleeves.
Bring a reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, and a rain jacket (if necessary).

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

The event is being delivered in partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council and supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium.

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