Forestry Corporation will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Nullica State Forest between Pambula and Nethercote next week.
The Yowaka River Trail hazard reduction burn is expected to start on Wednesday 19th March, pending favourable weather conditions.
Eden Fire and Operations Team leader Glen Gibbons said the burn will reduce fuel loads in the forest and smoke will be highly visible from Nethercote, Eden, Pambula and Merimbula.
Mr Gibbons said firefighters and heavy plant operators will be on site carefully monitoring the burn.
“Our hazard reduction burns are conducted under suitable weather conditions and endeavour to mitigate the impact of smoke on residents, however this may not be achievable in all cases,” Mr Gibbons said.
“It is recommended if you or your family are sensitive to smoke to close windows and doors, particularly at night when the smoke settles in low lying areas.
“Motorists are also advised to slow down and drive to conditions on Nethercote Road, Back Creek Road, Mount Darragh Road and the Princes Highway,” he said.
The Nethercote Falls Picnic area will be closed during this period and will re-open at the completion of the burn.
Please obey road closed signage and any directions given by our forestry staff.
Please only call 000 if you see an unattended fire.
For more information about forest closures and operations go to Forestry Corporation - Closures and notices
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