Forestry Corporation is planning a hazard reduction burn in Bodalla State Forest this week after completing a successful hazard reduction in Bermagui State Forest last week.

The Derraquin Road hazard reduction burn, north of Narooma, is planned to start on Tuesday, March 25 if favourable weather conditions prevail and will be highly visible from the Princes Highway and the Narooma mountain bike trails.

Forestry Corporation’s Fire and Operations Planner for Southern Region Cooper Ritchie said smoke will be visible from Dalmeny, Kianga, Narooma and Bodalla.

“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 Ritchie 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 the Princes Highway, and traffic control will be in place,” he said.

The Narooma Mountain Bike Trails will remain open during this time with modified traffic on Mitchells Ridge Road.

Firefighters from FCNSW will be on site and carefully monitoring the burn.

Motorists should obey any road closed signage and directions given by our forest offices and staff.

The public is urged to only call 000 if they see an unattended fire.

Forestry Corporation, the land manager of two million hectares of state forests in NSW, serves as one of the state’s four firefighting agencies.

For more information about Forestry Corporation fire operations go to www.forestrycorporation.com.au