Annex A Narrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management Committee Bush Fire Risk Management Plan Page 1 of 24
Annex A
Narrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management
Committee
Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
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Prepared by the Narrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management Committee; pursuant to section 52 of the Rural Fires Act, 1997. In accordance with the Regulations to the Rural Fires Act 1997, the draft bush fire risk management plan will be exhibited for a period of not less than 42 days during which time submissions are invited from the public. As such, members of the public, whether as private individuals or as members of community interest groups are invited to comment on the plan. Submissions should be in writing, and as detailed and specific as possible; however any comments, no matter how brief or general are welcome. All comments received will be referred to the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee with the plan for their final deliberation and approval.
Prior to finalising the plan, the Bush Fire Management Committee is required to consider the submissions to plan and prepare a review for consideration by the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee. Under the Act, the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee may approve the plan, amend the plan or reject the plan in the light of public submissions.
If significant changes are made to the plan after public exhibition, the draft plan will be placed on further exhibition prior to its final adoption.
The closing date for comments on this plan is: 9th February 2010
Comments should be forwarded to:
Executive Officer
Narrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management Committee
C/- PO Box 47W
Narrabri NSW 2390
Additional information or enquires on any aspect of the plan can be obtained from Brett Loughlin, or by telephoning 6799 6707.
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Glossary Assets: anything valued by the community which includes houses, crops, heritage buildings and places, infrastructure, the environment, businesses, and forests, that may be at risk from bush fire. Bush Fire: a general term used to describe fire in vegetation, includes grass fire. Bush Fire Hazard: the potential severity of a bush fire, which is determined by fuel load, fuel arrangement and topography under a given climatic condition. Bush Fire Risk: the chance of a bush fire igniting, spreading and causing damage to the community or the assets they value. Bush Fire Risk Management: a systematic process that provides a range of treatments which contribute to the well being of communities and the environment, which suffer the adverse effects of wildfire/bush fire. Bush Fire Threat: potential bush fire exposure of an asset due to the proximity and type of a hazard and the slope on which the hazard is situated. Consequence: outcome or impact of a bush fire event. Fire Fighting Authorities: the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Fire Brigades, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forests NSW. Likelihood: the chance of a bush fire igniting and spreading. Major Bush Fire: A bush fire which requires the attendance of multiple brigades, or causes damage to property or injury to one or more persons. Display area: geographic area determined by the Bush Fire Management Committee which is used to provide a suitable area and scale for community participation and mapping display purposes. Recovery costs: the capacity of an asset to recover from the impacts of a bush fire. Risk Acceptance: an informed decision to accept the consequences and the likelihood of a particular risk. Risk Analysis: a systematic process to understand the nature of and to deduce the level of risk. Risk Assessment: the overall process of risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation.
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Risk Identification: the process of determining what, where, when, why, and how something could happen. Risk Treatment: the process of selection and implementation of measures to modify risk. Vulnerability: the susceptibility of an asset to the impacts of bush fire.
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Table of Contents Glossary 3
Chapter 1. Introduction 9
1.1 Background 9
1.2 Aim and Objectives 9
1.3 Description of the Narrabri-Moree BFMC area 10 1.3.1 Location and land tenure 10 1.3.2 Climate and bush fire season 10 1.3.3 Population and demographic information 10 1.3.4 History of bush fire frequency and ignition cause 11
Chapter 2. Identifying and assessing the bush fire risk 12
2.1 Process 12
2.2 Communication and consultation 12
2.3 Identifying the bush fire risk 13 2.3.1 Assets 13 2.3.2 Assessing the bush fire risk - consequence 14 2.3.3 Assessing the bush fire risk - likelihood 15 2.3.4 Identifying the level of risk 15 2.3.5 Evaluating the bush fire risk 15 2.3.6 Prioritising treatments 16 2.3.7 Risk acceptability 16
Chapter 3. Treating the risk 17
3.1 Bush Fire Management Zones 17
3.2 BFMC wide treatments 19
3.3 Asset specific treatments 20
3.4 Fire thresholds 21
3.5 Annual works programs 22
3.6 Implementation 23
Chapter 4. Performance monitoring and reviewing 23
4.1 Review 23
4.2 Monitoring 23
4.3 Reporting 23
4.4 Performance Measurements 23
Appendix 1 Community Participation Strategy 24
Appendix 2 Asset Register 24
Appendix 3 Treatment Register 24
Appendix 4 Maps 24
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List of Tables Table 1.1 Land tenure 10 Table 3.1 Bush Fire Management Zones: Purpose, objectives and characteristics 18 Table 3.2 Asset specific treatments used in the Narrabri-Moree BFMC area 21 Table 3.3 Fire Thresholds for Vegetation Categories 22 List of Figures Figure 2.1 Overview of the risk assessment process ..............................................................................12
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Amendment List
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Background
Under the Rural Fires Act 1997 the Bush Fire Coordinating Committee (BFCC) must constitute a Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) for each area in the State, which is subject to the risk of bush fires. Each BFMC is required to prepare and submit to the BFCC a draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP). A BFRMP is a strategic document that identifies community assets at risk and sets out a five-year program of coordinated multi-agency treatments to reduce the risk of bush fire to the assets. Treatments may include such things as hazard reduction burning, grazing, community education, fire trail maintenance and establishing community fireguard groups. Annual programs to implement the treatments identified in this plan will be undertaken by the relevant land managers and fire fighting authorities. In exercising its functions under the Rural Fires Act 1997, including the preparation of a draft bush fire risk management plan, the Narrabri/Moree BFMC is required to have regard to the principles of ecologically sustainable development (ESD). This document and the accompanying maps together form the BFRMP for the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area. This BFRMP has been prepared by the Narrabri/Moree BFMC and covers both public and private lands. This BFRMP must be reviewed and updated within each successive five-year period from the constitution of the BFMC. The BFCC recognises that climate change has the potential to increase bush fire risk. The risk assessment process applied in this BFRMP is based on current climatic conditions. The BFCC will monitor information on climate change and will modify the process when necessary.
1.2 Aim and Objectives
The aim of this BFRMP is to minimise the risk of adverse impact of bush fires on life, property and the environment. The objectives of this BFRMP are to:
reduce the number of human-induced bush fire ignitions that cause damage to life, property and the environment;
manage fuel to reduce the rate of spread and intensity of bush fires, while minimising environmental/ecological impacts;
reduce the community’s vulnerability to bush fires by improving its preparedness; and
Effectively contain fires with a potential to cause damage to life, property and the environment.
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1.3 Description of the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area
1.3.1 Location and land tenure The Narrabri/Moree BFMC area is located in the North West of New South Wales and includes the Local Government Areas of Narrabri and the Moree Plains. The total area covered by the Narrabri/Moree BFMC is 30,993 square kilometres (13,065 NSC and 17,928 MPSC) and includes the land tenures outlined in Table 1.1.
Land Manager % of BFMC area National Parks & Wildlife Service 6.93 Forests NSW 6.32 Department of Lands 0.06 Local Government 0.10 Private 86.59
Table 1.1 Land tenure
1.3.2 Climate and bush fire season The climate in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area is characterised by hot summers and cold winters. Moree typically has a milder climate, with Narrabri experiencing on average higher summer maximums and lower winter minimums. Both areas share similar statistics in terms of rainfall, with Moree receiving an average of 595mm of rainfall each year, whilst Narrabri receives 643mm. Both areas receive higher rainfall during summer. It is important to note that for the last 5 years, both Narrabri and Moree have been drought declared, resulting in significantly dryer weather patterns. The fire season in the BFMC area generally runs from October through to March, however, ongoing drought conditions mean that the fire danger period has the potential to extend outside the normal timeframe. Prevailing weather associated with the bush fire season in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area are high daytime temperatures and low relative humidity with winds from the north-west. Dry lightning storms are also common during this period. November is typically the worst month for larger fires.
1.3.3 Population and demographic information The population of the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area is approximately 28,260 people (2006 Census). The major population centres are Narrabri, Moree, Ashley, Baan Baa, Bellata, Biniguy, Boggabilla, Boggabri, Boomi, Garah, Gwabegar, Munginidi, Pallamallawa, Pilliga, Toomelah, Weemelah, and Wee Waa.
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The following issues have been identified within the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area as potentially impacting on the ability of certain sections of the community to prepare for bush fire:
High percentage of Indigenous people – 30.7% of the total BFMC area population (21.1% of this group reside in the Moree Plains Local Government Area).
Seasonal workers during harvest times (harvest typically coincides with the Bush Fire Danger Period)
19.3% of the BFMC area population are identified as living in remote locations (2006 Census).
1.3.4 History of bush fire frequency and ignition cause The Narrabri/Moree BFMC area has on average 230 bush fires per year, of which 10 on average can be considered to be major fires. For larger fires, the main source of ignition in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area is lightning. These fires usually occur during summer as dry storm cells move through the BFMC area. The five (5) Section 44 fires in the BFMC area during the 2006/2007 Campaign were all determined to have been started by lightning. Other less frequent causes of large fires in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area are farming machinery, arson, and escaped fires from both legal and illegal burning. For smaller fires, generally less than 10ha, the major cause is arson, as well as escaped burns, and farming machinery. The cause of both large and smaller fires typically varies depending on the location, with a higher percentage of fires around the major population centres caused by arson, whilst a higher percentage of fires in rural areas are caused by farm machinery and escaped burns.
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Chapter 2. Identifying and Assessing the Bush Fire Risk
2.1 Process The Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4360: 2004 Risk Management was used as the basis for the risk assessment process. See Figure 2.1 for the steps involved. For a detailed description of the process undertaken see the Bush Fire Risk Management Planning Guidelines for Bush Fire Management Committees on the RFS website: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
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2.2 Communication and Consultation
Community participation is an integral part of risk management. The Community Participation Strategy involved developing and implementing a process to address the needs, issues and concerns of stakeholders within the BFMC area in regards to the BFRMP. See Appendix 1 for the Community Participation Strategy used by the Narrabri/Moree BFMC in preparing this BFRMP.
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2.3 Identifying the Bush Fire Risk
Identifying the level of bush fire risk firstly involved identifying important community assets considered to be at risk from bush fire in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area, and then assessing the likelihood and consequence ratings.
2.3.1 Assets BFMC members and the community, including RFS volunteers, identified assets within the Narrabri/Moree BFMC that they believed were at risk of bush fire. The assets were divided into four asset types: Human settlement
Residential areas including urban bushland interface areas and rural properties;
Special Fire Protection areas including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and tourist facilities; and
Other human settlement areas including commercial and industrial areas where distinct from major towns.
Economic
Agricultural; e.g. major silos, regional saleyards, cropping/grazing land; Commercial/industrial e.g. major industries, waste treatment plants,
sawmills; Infrastructure e.g. large power lines, gas and oil pipelines, railway lines,
electricity substations, communication facilities; Tourist and recreational e.g. tourist sites and facilities, resorts, retreats; Mines; Commercial forests e.g. pine plantations, eucalypt plantations and
commercial native forests; and Drinking water catchments.
Environmental Threatened species, populations and ecological communities and
Ramsar wetlands; Locally important species and ecological communities, such as species
and ecological communities especially sensitive to fire.
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Cultural Aboriginal significance – Aboriginal places and items of significance; Non-indigenous heritage – places and items arising from the early
occupation of NSW by European or other non-indigenous settlers; and Other cultural assets – community halls, clubs and recreational
facilities. See Appendix 2 for the full list of assets identified in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area. See maps 1-4 for the location of assets to be treated under this BFRMP.
2.3.2 Assessing the Bush Fire Risk - Consequence Once the assets were identified, the consequence of a bush fire impacting on these assets was assessed. See Appendix 2 for the consequence ratings assigned to each asset identified in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area. The different asset types had different assessment processes used to determine the consequence. These processes are identified below. Human settlement A potential fire behaviour model using vegetation type, slope and separation distance was used to produce a threat rating for human settlement assets. The vulnerability of the asset to a bush fire was also assessed and a rating assigned. These ratings were then used to assess the consequence of a bush fire impacting upon a human settlement asset. Special Fire Protection (SFP) assets were considered inherently more vulnerable to bush fire due to mobility capacity, knowledge or other issues relating to their inhabitants, (e.g. the elderly, infirm, children or tourists) and therefore stricter requirements for vulnerability assessment and rating were applied. Economic The level of economic impact e.g. local, regional or state, as well as the economic recovery costs (how long and complicated a financial recovery will be) of the asset were identified. These ratings were used to assess the consequence of a bush fire impacting upon an economic asset.
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Environmental Environmental assets with known minimum fire threshold were assessed to determine if they were at risk of a bush fire within the 5 year life of the BFRMP using fire history data. Those environmental assets which were within or above the fire threshold were not assessed in the BFRMP, as the negative impact of a fire within the 5 year period was determined as being low and may even be of benefit to the asset and surrounding habitat. The vulnerability of an environmental asset was determined by its conservation status and its geographic extent (distribution across the landscape). Vulnerability and potential impact of bush fire were used to assess the consequence of a bush fire impacting upon an environmental asset. Cultural For non-indigenous historical, Aboriginal and other cultural assets a potential fire behaviour model using fuel load, slope and proximity was used to produce a threat rating. The physical vulnerability of the asset to a bush fire was also assessed. These ratings were then used to assess the consequence of a bush fire impacting upon a cultural asset.
2.3.3 Assessing the Bush Fire Risk - Likelihood For all asset types the likelihood of a bush fire occurring was assessed. This involves considering fire history, including ignition cause and patterns, known fire paths, access, containment potential and potential fire run (size of the vegetated area). See Appendix 2 for the likelihood ratings assigned to each asset identified in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area.
2.3.4 Identifying the level of risk The consequence and likelihood ratings were then used to identify the level of risk. See Appendix 2 for the risk ratings assigned to each asset identified in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area.
2.3.5 Evaluating the Bush Fire Risk Once the risk ratings for each asset were identified, they were evaluated to:
a) confirm that risk levels identified in the risk analysis process are appropriate and reflect the relative seriousness of the bush fire risk;
b) identify which assets require treatments; and c) Identify treatment priorities.
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2.3.6 Prioritising Treatments No organisation has limitless resources to deal with adverse risk. It is therefore necessary to define priorities. The bush fire risk ratings determined were used to prioritise the risk treatments, i.e. areas of extreme risk were considered first for treatment, then very high, then high then medium then low.
2.3.7 Risk Acceptability Risks below a certain level were assessed as not requiring treatment within the life of this plan. This is due to the capacity of the BFMC to realistically undertake the works. Within the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area the level of risk acceptability is very high. Areas of high, medium or low risk are likely to be managed by routine procedures and so do not require a specific application of resources. However, this does not mean treatments will not be assigned, where practical, to assets in these risk categories.
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Chapter 3. Treating the risk
3.1 Bush Fire Management Zones
Bush Fire Management Zones were identified within the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area and mapped (see maps 1 - 4). These zones identify the fire management intent for a specific area. See Table 3.1 for descriptions of the zones and their purposes. The four categories of Bush Fire Management Zones are:
Asset Protection Zone (APZ); Strategic Fire Advantage Zone (SFAZ); Land Management Zone (LMZ); and Fire Exclusion Zone (FEZ).
Some of these zones (usually Land Management Zones) may be further classified within this category by the land manager, e.g. LMZ -Heritage Management Zone (NPWS).
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Zone Purpose Suppression Objective(s) Zone characteristics Asset Protection Zone
To protect human life, property and highly valued public assets and values.
To enable the safe use of Direct Attack suppression strategies within the zone. To minimise bush fire impacts on undefended assets.
As per RFS document Standards for Asset Protection Zones.
Strategic Fire Advantage Zone
To provide strategic areas of fire protection advantage which will reduce the speed and intensity of bush fires, and reduce the potential for spot fire development; To aid containment of wildfires to existing management boundaries.
To improve the likelihood and safe use of: Parallel Attack suppression strategies within the zone. and/or Indirect Attack (back burning) in high to very high fire weather conditions within the zone. To reduce the likelihood of: Crown fire development within the zone. and/or Spot fire ignition potential from the zone.
Zone width related to suppression objectives and dependant upon: Topography Aspect Spotting propensity Location of adjacent
firebreaks Mosaic pattern of
treatment Assess Overall Fuel Hazard (OFH) once vegetation communities reach minimum fire thresholds within this plan. Management practices should aim to achieve mosaic fuel reduction patterns so that the majority of the SFAZ has an OFH of less than high.
Land Management Zone
To meet relevant land management objectives in areas where APZs or SFAZs are not appropriate.
As per the land management and fire protection objectives of the responsible land management agency. To reduce the likelihood of spread of fires. To undertake mosaic burning
As appropriate to achieve land management e.g. heritage and/or fire protection e.g. broad scale mosaic burning objectives.
Fire Exclusion Zone
To exclude bush fires.
N/A Variable dependant on size of fire sensitive area requiring protection.
Table 3.1 Bush Fire Management Zones: Purpose, objectives and characteristics
NB: OFH refers to the Overall Fuel Hazard Guide as described in the document published by (Dept. of Sustainability and Environment 3rd ed. 1999 & NPWS version); State-wide procedures for assessment of fuel hazard will be developed in conjunction with the BFCC. Note: All areas that are not mapped or described as APZs or SFAZs are considered as LMZs.
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3.2 BFMC Wide Treatments
BFMC wide treatments are activities which reduce the overall bush fire risk within the BFMC area and are undertaken on an ongoing basis as part of normal business. These treatments are not linked to specific assets in the BFRMP, rather they are applied across all or part of the BFMC area as designated by legislation or agency policy. BFMC wide treatments include the following:
Reviewing the bush fire prone land map These maps identify bush fire prone land and are used to trigger whether a development application is assessed using Planning for Bush Fire Protection1.
Ensuring developments in bush fire prone land comply with Planning for Bush Fire Protection This assessment process requires new applications for development to include bush fire protection measures.
Using the Local Environment Plan/s (LEPs) to control developments in areas with a bush fire risk LEPs can be used to exclude development in extreme bush fire risk areas or where bush fire protection measures cannot be incorporated.
Varying the standard bush fire danger period as required In years where the weather is particularly adverse the bush fire danger period may be brought in early or extended. This is assessed every year by the BFMC.
Requiring permits during the bush fire danger period In the bush fire danger period a fire safety permit is required to light a fire in the open. Permits specify conditions such as fire fighting equipment that must be on site, or restrict burns based on weather conditions.
Prosecution of arsonists/offenders Under the Rural Fires Act 1997 persons may be prosecuted for breaching the conditions on a fire permit, lighting a fire during a Total Fire Ban, allowing fire to escape their property, or other breaches of the Act.
Investigation of bush fire cause All bush fires which do not have a known cause are investigated to identify how they started.
Normal fire suppression activities
1 NSW Rural Fire Service 2006 Planning for Bush Fire Protection: A guide for councils, planners, fire authorities and developers.
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Responding to bush fire is a normal business activity for the fire fighting authorities.
Assessing and managing compliance with strategic fire fighting resource allocation provisions Strategic fire fighting resource allocation provisions is the process used to identify the number of stations, brigades and appliances required in an area, and considers members, training, assets and hazards.
Preparation of a S52 Operations Coordination Plan The Operations Coordination Plan is prepared biannually and sets out how coordinated fire fighting will occur. It includes specific operational restrictions on fire fighting techniques in certain areas, where fires will be managed from, and how agencies involved can communicate during operations.
Fire Management Plans or Plans of Management Some land management agencies have developed fire management plans or plans of management with specific fire or fuel management strategies, for example a Forests NSW Regional Fuel Management Risk Plan, a NPWS Fire Management Strategy. These publicly exhibited plans form the basis for operational fire planning on public parks, reserves and forests.
Bush Fire Hazard Complaints If someone is concerned about possible bush fire hazards on a neighbouring property or any other land, then this can be reported to the RFS Commissioner or their local RFS Fire Control Centre. The complaint will be investigated and may result in a notice being issued to the landowner or manager to reduce the hazard.
3.3 Asset Specific Treatments There are five broad strategy groups available to treat the bush fire risk to assets identified in the BFRMP. The types of asset specific treatments in each strategy group used in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area are listed below. A full list of the treatment strategies in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area are in Appendix 3.
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Strategy Targeted treatments used in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area Ignition Management
To manage and control ignition sources through the use of Fire Safety Permits and Total Fire Ban days.
Hazard Reduction
To reduce the amount of available fuels either by mechanical means or prescribed burning.
Community Education
To inform and arm the community with the information that they need to prevent, mitigate and survive bush fires.
Property Planning
Use of Bush Fire Prone Land Map to determine developments that shall be referred to the RFS for assessment under Planning for Bush Fire Protection.
Preparedness Preparation biannually of Operations & Coordination Plan. Individual agency management plans or operation plans.
Table 3.2 Asset specific treatments used in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area
3.4 Fire thresholds The vegetation in the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area was classified into fire threshold categories (Table 3.3*).
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Vegetation formation Minimum SFAZ Threshold
Minimum LMZ Threshold
Maximum Threshold Notes
Rainforest NA NA NA Fire should be avoided.
Alpine complex NA NA NA Fire should be avoided.
Wet Sclerophyll forest (shrubby subformation) 25 30 60 Crown fires should be avoided in
the lower end of the interval range. Wet Sclerophyll forest (grassy subformation) 10 15 50 Crown fires should be avoided in
the lower end of the interval range.
Grassy woodland 5 8 40
Minimum interval of 10 years should apply in the southern Tablelands area. Occasional intervals greater then 15 years may be desirable.
Grassland 2 3 10
Occasional intervals greater than 7 years should be included in coastal areas. There was insufficient data to give a maximum interval; available evidence indicates maximum intervals should be approximately 10 years.
Dry sclerophyll forest (shrub/grass subformation)
5 8 50 Occasional intervals greater than 25 years may be desirable.
Dry sclerophyll forest (shrub subformation) 7 10 30 Occasional intervals greater than 25
years may be desirable.
Heathlands 7 10 30 Occasional intervals greater than 20 years may be desirable.
Freshwater wetlands 6 10 35 Occasional intervals greater than 30 years may be desirable.
Forested wetlands 7 10 35 Some intervals greater than 20 years may be desirable.
Saline wetlands NA NA NA Fire should be avoided.
Semi-arid woodlands (grassy subformation) 6 9 No max Not enough data for a maximum fire
interval. Semi-arid woodlands (shrubby subformation) 10 15 No Max Not enough data for a maximum fire
interval. Arid shrublands (chenopod subformation NA NA NA Fire should be avoided.
Arid shrublands (acacia subformation) 10 15 No Max Not enough data for a maximum fire
interval.
Table 3.3 Fire Thresholds for Vegetation Categories
3.5 Annual Works Programs
The land management agencies and fire fighting authorities responsible for implementing the treatments identified in this plan will include those treatments in their annual works programs detailing how, when, and where the required activities will be undertaken.
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3.6 Implementation
When the treatments identified in this BFRMP are implemented there are a number of issues that need to be considered by the responsible agency including environmental assessments and approvals, smoke management and prescribed burn plans. Local permit issuing/hazard reduction burning exclusion periods In the Narrabri/Moree BFMC area the issuing of permits is not permitted from the 22/12 to the 02/01.
Chapter 4. Performance Monitoring and Reviewing
4.1 Review
This BFRMP must be reviewed and updated within each successive five-year period from the constitution of the BFMC. The Narrabri/Moree BFMC will also review this plan as necessary to account for any changes in context or risk. This may be triggered by a range of circumstances, including but not limited to:
changes to the BFMC area, organisational responsibilities or legislation;
changes to the bush fire risk in the area; or
Following a major fire event.
4.2 Monitoring
The BFMC is required to monitor progress towards the completion of treatment works listed in the BFRMP, and the timeliness of the works.
4.3 Reporting
The BFMC is required to report annually to the BFCC on its progress in implementing the bush fire risk management activities identified in this plan.
4.4 Performance Measurements
State wide performance measurements which are linked to the BFRMP have been identified by the BFCC. All BFMCs must use these to monitor and report on their success in reducing the bush fire risk in their BFMC area.
Appendices
Appendix 1 Community Participation Strategy
Appendix 2 Asset Register
Appendix 3 Treatment Register
Appendix 4 4 Maps Map 1 North Map 2 East Map 3 South Map 4 West
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Narrabri/Moree BFMC Community Participation Strategy
Date Target Audience Method of Communication Method of Notification
Key Message/Purpose Resources Required Responsibility
JUNE/ JULY/ AUGUST 2009
Members of RFS RFBs
Pre-planned Meetings: Rural Fire Brigade AGMs throughout BFMC area
Listed in AGM agenda as meeting item
Introduce BFRMP Feedback on DRAFT
Plan Assets Treatments
Maps Brett Loughlin RFS Agency Reps where appropriate DECC, DPI
JULY/ AUGUST 2009
Members of RFS RFBs
Pre-planned Meetings: RFS Captains and Brigade Representatives Meeting
Listed in agenda as meeting item
Re-enforce BFRMP outcomes
Confirm feedback on DRAFT Plan
Confirm Assets and Treatments
PowerPoint presentation Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
NOVEMBER 2009
General Public Public Display Advert in local papers
Exhibit BFRMP Suitable space for display at Council Chambers, NPWS Offices, SF Offices, and RFS FCCs
Brett Loughlin RFS
JANUARY 2010 General Public Community Meeting – Moree LGA
Advert in local paper
Introduce BFRMP Feedback on DRAFT
Plan Assets Treatments
Venue PowerPoint presentation Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
JANUARY 2010 General Public Community Meeting – Narrabri LGA
Advert in local paper
Introduce BFRMP Feedback on DRAFT
Plan Assets Treatments
Venue PowerPoint presentation Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
Appendix 1. Community Participation Strategy 1
Date Target Audience Method of Communication Method of Notification Key Message/Purpose Resources required Responsibility 19th February 2009 General Public Pre-Planned Meeting –
Community Meeting following Victorian Firesi
Television advert , radio advert, and advert in local paper
Explain BFRMP Seek input
Venue PowerPoint presentation, Maps
Michael Brooks RFS
May/June/July/ August 2009 Members of RFS RFBs
Pre-planned Brigade AGMs Care of local brigade Re-enforce BFRMP Feedback on DRAFT Plan Assets Treatments
Maps Brett Loughlin RFS
8th May 2009 Aboriginal Community Representatives
Pre-Planned Meeting – Aboriginal Liaison Meeting Mungindi
Date set in conjunction with Mungindi Local Aboriginal Land Council
Explain BFRMP Seek input
Maps Michael Brooks RFS
29th July 2009 Members of RFS RFBs
Pre-planned Meeting: Gwydir RFS Captains and Brigade Representatives Meeting
Listed in agenda as meeting item. Agenda posted all RFB Secretaries and Captains
Re-enforce BFRMP Feedback on DRAFT Plan Assets Treatments
Venue, PowerPoint presentation, Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
29th July 2009 Members of RFS RFBs
Pre-planned Meetings: Moree RFS Captains and Brigade Representatives Meeting
Listed in agenda as meeting item. Agenda posted all RFB Secretaries and Captains
Re-enforce BFRMP Feedback on DRAFT Plan Assets Treatments
Venue PowerPoint presentation Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
30th July 2009 Members of RFS RFBs
Pre-planned Meetings: Narrabri RFS Captains and Brigade Representatives Meeting
Listed in agenda as meeting item. Agenda posted all RFB Secretaries and Captains
Re-enforce BFRMP Feedback on DRAFT Plan Assets Treatments
Venue PowerPoint presentation Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
22nd September 2009 – Narrabri 23rd September 2009 – Gwydir 24th September 2009 - Moree
Local Government Staff and Senior RFS Members
Pre-Planned Meeting – Service Level Agreement Meetingsii
List in agenda posted to members by RFS Re-enforce BFRMP purpose Seek Input
Venue Maps PowerPoint Presentation
Brett Loughlin RFS Michael Brooks RFS
13th October 2009 – Gwydir 19th October 2009 – Narrabri 23rd October 2009 – Moree 2nd December 2010 – Moree
Other Agency Personnel
Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) Meetings in Gwydir, Narrabri, and Moreeiii
Listed in agenda emailed to all personnel by LEMO
Introduce BFRMP Assets Treatments Seek Input
Venue Maps PowerPoint presentation
Brett Loughlin RFS Michael Brooks RFS
9th November 2009 General Public Public Displayiv Advert in North West Magazine Exhibit BFRMP Suitable space for display at Council Chambers, and RFS FCCs.
Brett Loughlin RFS
23rd November 2009 General Public Pre-Planned Meeting – Community Meeting during November Sawn Rocks
vS44
Radio Station Explain BFRMP Seek input
Venue Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
30 November 2009 th General Public Pre-Planned Meeting – Community Meeting during November Sawn Rocks S44vi
Radio Station Date set previous meeting
Re-enforce B Seek Input
FRMP purpose VenueMaps
Brett Loughlin RFS
mith Rob SDECC
15 January 2010 th
viGeneral Public Community Meeting –
Gwydir LGA i Advert in local paper, advert of local radio; all organised by Gwydir Council
Introduce BFRMP Assets Treatments
Venue Point presentation Power
Maps
Brett Loughlin RFS
4 February 2010 th Members of RFS RFBs
Pre-Planned Meeting – Section 44 Debrief viii
Letters posted to all RFB Secretaries Re-enforce BFRMP purpose Seek Input
VenueMaps
Brett RFS
Loughlin
9 February 2010 th Guest Other Agency Personnel and Local Government
Pre-Planned Meeting – Moree Community Strategic Planix
Organised by Moree Plains Shire Council Re-enforce B Seek Input
FRMP purpose Maps JillianRFS
Narrabri/Moree BFMC and Gwydir BFMC Bush Fire Risk Management Plan Community Participation Strategy Outcomes
Appendix 1. Community Participation Strategy Outcomes 1
Appendix 1. Community Participation Strategy Outcomes 2
staff i 28 people from the wider Narrabri area attended a meeting to discuss the Victorian Fires and what measures were in place locally to prevent a similar situation occurring locally. The BFRMP made up a large portion of the presentation and a submission was eceived at the end of the meeting. r
ii A presentation on the BFRMP was given to the Narrabri, Moree, and Gwydir Service Level Agreement Meetings. The Service Level Agreement Committee members were happy with the BFRMP and limited input was received and incorporated into the BFRMP. iii The BFRMP was discussed at numerous LEMC Meetings. Agencies present at the meeting include NSW Police Force, Local Government, State Emergency Service, Volunteer Rescue Association, Hunter New England Health Service, Department of Community Services, NSW Fire Brigades, and the Salvation Army. Positive feedback was received during the presentations to the LEMCs. The BFRMP also formed a core part of the LEMC response to the Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP) program. iv The Narrabri/Moree BFRMP has been on display in the Moree Plains Shire Council Display window in the Max Centre Arcade since the 9th of November 2009. The Narrabri/Moree BFRMP has also been on display in the foyer of the Narrabri Shire Council Administration Building since the 9th of November 2009. The Gwydir BFRMP has been on display in the foyers of both Gwydir Shire Council Administration Buildings, in Bingara and Warialda respectively, since the 9th of November 2009. Both the Narrabri/Moree and Gwydir BFRMPs have been on display in the Narrabri, Moree, and Bingara Fire Control Centres. The BFRMPs remained on display at the Narrabri FCC during the November and December Section 44s where they were clearly
isible to the dozens of people who visited the Fire Control Centre during this time. v Community Meeting held during the November Sawn Rocks Section 44. 29 people attended and during the meeting the Narrabri/Moree BFRMP was discussed. No input received during this meeting. v
Community Meeting held during the November Sawn Rocks Section 44. 10 people attended and during the meeting the Narrabri/Moree BFRMP was discussed. No input received during this meeting. vi
vii A Community Meeting was organised by Gwydir Shire Council to discuss community concerns regarding the recent Diamond Swamp fire. 95 people attended the meeting, during which I spoke about the BFRMP and its aims. A presentation on the BFRMP was given and input was sought. Grahame Brown from the NSW Farmers Association also spoke in support of the BFRMP and the need for community input. Unfortunately no positive feedback was received.
i The Section 44 Debrief process has a section covering Hazard Reduction/Risk Management. The purpose of the BFRMP was outlined and no feedback or input was received from the meeting. vii
ix Moree Plains Shire Council organised an Emergency Services Community Strategic Planning meeting. Staffs from other agencies were in attendance, and a presentation on the BFRMP was given to highlight how the RFS undertakes risk planning. No eedback was received. f
Appendix 2. Asset Register
Map reference number Asset type Asset sub type Asset name Asset Location LGA
Display area Likelihood Consequence Risk Priority
Treatment number
1 Human Settlement Residential Westport / Rockdale Road (Jacks Creek) Westport / Rockdale Road (Jacks Creek) Narrabri South Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 1;2;32 Economic Infrastructure Geoscience Australia Broadcast Facility Mt. Kaputar Mt. Kaputar National Park Narrabri East Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 43 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Pilliga CCA Zone 3 State Conversation Park Narrabri South Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;54 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Pilliga CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area Narrabri South Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;55 Cultural Non Indigenous Rocky Creek Drainage Area Pilliga CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area Narrabri South Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A6 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri South Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;77 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Pilliga Nature Reserve Narrabri South Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;78 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park Narrabri South Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;89 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Deriah CCA Zone 2 Aboriginal Area Narrabri East Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;9
10 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Deriah CCA Zone 2 Aboriginal Area Narrabri East Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;911 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Mount Kaputar National Park Moree East Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;412 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Mount Kaputar National Park Narrabri East Almost Catastrophic Extreme 1A 6;413 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cuttabri Narrabri South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 614 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Culgoora State Forest Narrabri South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 6;1015 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Australia National Telescope Observatories CSIRO Narrabri South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 616 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Yarrie Lake Narrabri South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 617 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Pilliga East State Forest Moree South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 6;1018 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area Narrabri South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 6;1119 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area Narrabri South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 6;1120 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Janewindi State Forest Narrabri South Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 6;1021 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Leard State Forest Narrabri East Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 6;1022 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Killarney CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area Narrabri East Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 623 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Terry Hie Hie CCA Zone 2 Aboriginal Area Moree East Likely Catastrophic Extreme 1B 6;1224 Human Settlement Residential Gwabegar Gwabegar NSW Narrabri South Almost Major Extreme 1C 13;1425 Human Settlement Residential Jacks Creek / Gun Club Road Jacks Creek /Gun Club Road Narrabri East Almost Major Extreme 1C 1326 Economic Mines Eastern Star Gas Well Sites Throughout the Pilliga Forest Complex Narrabri South Almost Major Extreme 1C 1627 Economic Infrastructure The Govenor Radio Repeater Site Mt. Kaputar National Park Narrabri East Almost Major Extreme 1C 428 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Mount Kaputar National Park Narrabri East Almost Major Extreme 1C 15;429 Environment Endangered Endangered Environmental Site Mount Kaputar National Park Moree East Almost Major Extreme 1C 15;430 Environment Endangered Endangered Environmental Site Private Property east edge of Pilliga East CCA Zone 2 Aboriginal Area Narrabri South Almost Major Extreme 1C 1531 Environment Endangered Endangered Environmental Site Pilliga East State Forest Narrabri South Almost Major Extreme 1C 15;1032 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Moree Moree East Almost Major Extreme 1C 633 Human Settlement Residential Terry Hie Hie Terry Hie Hie Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 1334 Human Settlement Residential Pilliga Pilliga NSW Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 1335 Economic Mines Whitehaven Narrabri Coal Mine 28kms East of Narrabri on the Kamilaroi Highway Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 1736 Human Settlement Residential Jacks Creek Road Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 1337 Economic Mines Idemitsu Boggabri Mine 15kms North East of Boggabri Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A38 Economic Agricultural Trawalla" Pecan Farm" 5kms east of Pallamallawa on the Gwydir Highway Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A39 Human Settlement Residential Kaputar Road - Deep Creek RFB area Kaputar Road 2-7kms from turn off Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 2540 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Bullawa-Eulah Creek Road (including Kaputar Valley) Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 24;2541 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within the Berrygill Creek Foothills area Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 2542 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Brigalow Park Nature Reserve Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 15;1843 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Mount Kaputar National Park Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 15;444 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 1545 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 1546 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 1547 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Gamilaroi Nature Reserve Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 15;1948 Environment Endangered Endangered Environmental Site Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 1549 Environment Vulnerable Vulnerable Environmental Site Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 1550 Environment Endangered Endangered Environmental Site Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 15;2251 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Along Gwydir Highway East of Moree Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 652 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site East of Moree Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 653 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site South of Ashley Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 654 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Midkin Nature Reserve Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 6;2155 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Around Pilliga township Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 656 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 657 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 658 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 659 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 660 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri West Likely Major Very High 2A 661 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri West Likely Major Very High 2A 662 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri West Likely Major Very High 2A 663 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 664 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri West Likely Major Very High 2A 665 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri West Likely Major Very High 2A 666 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri South Likely Major Very High 2A 667 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 668 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 669 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Budelah Nature Reserve Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 6;2270 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Budelah Nature Reserve Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 6;2271 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 672 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Gwydir Hwy West Moree Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 673 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site West of Moree Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 674 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site South East of Boomi Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 675 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Yarraman area Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 676 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Bendygleet Moree West Likely Major Very High 2A 677 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site South west Moree Moree West Likely Major Very High 2A 678 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Kirramingly Nature Reserve Moree West Likely Major Very High 2A 6;2379 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Bellata / Edgeroi area Moree East Likely Major Very High 2A 680 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site South of Moree Moree West Likely Major Very High 2A 6
Appendix 2. Asset Register
Map reference number Asset type Asset sub type Asset name Asset Location LGA
Display area Likelihood Consequence Risk Priority
Treatment number
81 Cultural Aboriginal Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Moree North Likely Major Very High 2A 682 Economic Infrastructure ARTC Signalling and Cable Infrastructure Rail Corridor between Turrawan and Narrabri Narrabri East Likely Major Very High 2A 2083 Human Settlement Residential Mungindi - NSW side Mungindi NSW Moree North Almost Moderate Very High 2C 1384 Human Settlement Residential Boggabilla Boggabilla NSW Moree North Almost Moderate Very High 2C 1385 Human Settlement Residential Moree Moree NSW Moree West Almost Moderate Very High 2C 1386 Human Settlement Residential Toomelah 15 kilometers East of Boggabilla Moree East Almost Moderate Very High 2C 1387 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Properties Within 2kms of the Eastern boundary of the Pilliga Forest complex in the Willala area Narrabri South Almost Moderate Very High 2C 2588 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within 2kms of the North-eastern boundary of the Pilliga Forest Complex Narrabri South Almost Moderate Very High 2C 2589 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within 2kms of the Northern boundary of the Pilliga Forest Complex in the Cuttabri / Merimborough / Pilliga area Narrabri South Almost Moderate Very High 2C 2590 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within 2kms of the South / South-western boundary of the Mt. Kaputar National Park complex Narrabri East Almost Moderate Very High 2C 2591 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Along the Pilliga - Gwabegar Road Narrabri South Almost Moderate Very High 2C 26;2592 Economic Infrastructure Newell Highway South of Narrabri to Coonabarabran Moree South Almost Moderate Very High 2C 2793 Human Settlement Residential Turrawan Turrawan Narrabri South Likely Moderate High 3A 1394 Economic Tourist and Running Bare Resort Westport Road - Jacks Creek Narrabri South Likely Moderate High 3A 2895 Cultural Other Cuttabri Wine Shanty 40kms west of South West of Wee Waa on the Pilliga Road Narrabri South Likely Moderate High 3A96 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within 2kms of the Killarney National Park Narrabri East Likely Moderate High 3A 2597 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within 2kms of Leards State Forest Narrabri East Likely Moderate High 3A 2598 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within 2kms of the Moema / Couradda / Bobbiwaa State Forest Narrabri East Likely Moderate High 3A 2599 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Gurley Road around Kerrimingly Nature Reserve Moree West Likely Moderate High 3A 25100 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties In the Terry Hie Hie area Moree East Likely Moderate High 3A 25101 Human Settlement Residential Bendygleet Subdivision 5kms west of Moree Moree West Likely Moderate High 3A102 Human Settlement Residential Yarraman Sub-Division Carnarvon Highway 5kms North-west of Moree Moree North Likely Moderate High 3A103 Economic Infrastructure Australian National Telescope Facility - Paul Wilde CSIRO Observatory Yarrie Lake Road Narrabri South Unlikely Catastrophic High 3C 29104 Economic Commercial Namoi Valley Aquafarming Tarriara Road 10kms from Narrabri Narrabri South Almost Minor High 3D105 Human Settlement Residential Isolated Rural Properties Within 2kms of the Northern boundary of the Pillaga Forest Complex along the Dog Proof Fence Narrabri South Almost Minor High 3D 25106 Human Settlement Residential Baan Baa Baan Baa NSW Narrabri South Likely Minor Medium 4 13107 Human Settlement Residential Mungindi - QLD side Mungindi - QLD Moree Possible Moderate Medium 4 31108 Human Settlement Residential Narrabri Narrabri NSW Narrabri East Possible Moderate Medium 4 13109 Human Settlement Special Fire Mungindi Hospital Queensland side of Mungindi Moree Possible Moderate Medium 4 30110 Human Settlement Residential Ashley Ashley NSW Moree North Unlikely Major Medium 4 13111 Human Settlement Residential Pallamallawa Pallamallawa NSW Moree East Possible Moderate Medium 4112 Human Settlement Residential Biniguy Biniguy NSW Moree East Unlikely Major Medium 4113 Economic Tourist and Craigdon Guest House 40kms North East of Narrabri on the Bingara Road Narrabri East Possible Moderate Medium 4114 Economic Tourist and Yarrie Lake Reserve 30kms west of Moree Narrabri South Likely Minor Medium 4 32115 Human Settlement Residential Trawalla" Pecan Farm Residential Properties" Trawalla" 5kms east of Pallamallawa on the Gwydir Highway" Moree East Unlikely Major Medium 4116 Economic Mines Whitehaven Canyon Mine 15kms east of Boggabri Moree East Unlikely Major Medium 4117 Economic Infrastructure Garah Rural Fire Service Repeater site Tuloona Moree North Likely Minor Medium 4118 Economic Infrastructure Eastern Star Gas Wilga Park Power Station Corner Yarrie Lake Road and Kiandool Lane Narrabri South Unlikely Major Medium 4 16119 Economic Mines Whitehaven Tarrawonga Mine Manilla Road Narrabri East Unlikely Major Medium 4120 Economic Infrastructure Gwabegar Rural Fire Service Repeater Site Gwabegar Narrabri South Likely Minor Medium 4121 Economic Tourist and Narrabri Pistol Club Stoney Creek Road Narrabri Narrabri East Likely Minor Medium 4122 Economic Agricultural Matured Cropping Throughout Map Display Area West Narrabri West Likely Minor Medium 4123 Economic Agricultural Matured Cropping Throughout Map Display Area North Moree North Likely Minor Medium 4124 Economic Agricultural Matured Cropping Throughout Map Display Area East Moree East Likely Minor Medium 4125 Economic Agricultural Matured Cropping Throughout Map Display Area South Narrabri South Likely Minor Medium 4126 Human Settlement Special Fire Fairfax Primary School Maules Creek Road Narrabri East Likely Minor Medium 4 33127 Human Settlement Residential Weemelah Weemelah NSW Moree North Unlikely Moderate Low NA128 Human Settlement Residential Garah Garah NSW Moree North Unlikely Moderate Low NA129 Human Settlement Residential Boomi Boomi NSW Moree North Unlikely Moderate Low NA130 Human Settlement Special Fire Mallowa Primary School Mallowa 75kms west of Moree Moree West Unlikely Moderate Low NA 33131 Human Settlement Residential Gurley Gurley NSW Moree West Unlikely Moderate Low NA132 Human Settlement Residential Bellata Bellata NSW Narrabri West Unlikely Moderate Low NA133 Human Settlement Residential Edgeroi Edgeroi Narrabri West Unlikely Moderate Low NA134 Human Settlement Residential Boggabri Boggabri NSW Narrabri South Unlikely Moderate Low NA135 Human Settlement Residential Wee Waa Wee Waa NSW Narrabri South Unlikely Moderate Low NA136 Human Settlement Residential Whiting / Haires Estate Old Gunnedah Road Narrabri East Unlikely Moderate Low NA 34137 Human Settlement Special Fire Bullarah Primary School Gwydir Highway Moree West Unlikely Minor Low NA 33138 Economic Infrastructure Mungindi Rural Fire Service Repeater Mungindi NSW Moree North Unlikely Minor Low NA139 Economic Infrastructure Moree Rural Fire Service Repeater site Bendyglet Sub-division - Moree Moree West Unlikely Minor Low NA140 Economic Mines Santos Stoney Creek 1 Corehole 2703 Harparary / Maules Creek Road Narrabri East Unlikely Moderate Low NA141 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange West of Boggabri Narrabri South Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35142 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange Bullawa-Eulah Creek area Narrabri East Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35143 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange Yarrie Lake area Narrabri South Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35144 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange Spring Plains area Narrabri West Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35145 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange East of Bellata Moree East Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35146 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange Tycannah Creek area Moree East Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35147 Economic Infrastructure Geoscience Australia Broadcasting Tower East of Mungindi Moree North Unlikely Moderate Low NA148 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange Ashley Moree North Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35149 Economic Infrastructure Telephone Exchange Garah Moree North Unlikely Moderate Low NA 35
Appendix 3. Treatment Register
Treatment Ref No Strategy Priority Action Comment Responsible Agency Other Responsible Agency Support Agency Other Support Agency Scheduled Action Date Asset Ref Nos1 Preparedness 1A Inspect and maintain Fire Trails Inspect and maintain as required the Bimbadeen and Rockdale Fire Trails. RFS LGA;DECC;DPI 1011 1
2 Preparedness 1AInspect and maintain unsealed roads in area.
Inspect and maintain unsealed roads in area as part of strategic network of fire control lines. Unsealed roads are to be maintained to minimum Fire Trail standard. LGA RFS 1011;1213;1415 1
3 Preparedness 1AInspect and maintain Bimbadeen Crossing.
Inspect and maintain Bimbadeen Crossing as part of strategic network of fire control lines. DPI RFS 0910;1112;1314;1516 1
4 Preparedness 1AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Mt. Kaputar National Park. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 2;27;29;11;12;43;28
5 Preparedness 1AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Pilliga CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area.�
DECC0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 3;4
6 Preparedness 1AImplement AHIMS Management Conditions
Works/actions in the area are to comply with conditions listed in the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System.�
DECC DL;RFS;DPI0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516
69;51;65;66;9;10;21;67;11;12;22;64;68;63;70;72;73;74;75;32;76;77;78;79;80;23;14;53;54;55;13;56;57;71;3;4;6;81;58;52;15;16;17;8;18;19;59;20;60;61;62;7
7 Preparedness 1AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Pilliga Nature Reserve. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 6;7
8 Preparedness 1AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Pilliga CCA Zone 1 National Park. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 8
9 Preparedness 1AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Deriah CCA Zone 2 Aboriginal Area. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 9;10
10 Preparedness 1BAs per Region Fuel Management Risk Plans
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current Forests NSW Region Fuel Management Risk Plans. DPI
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 31;21;14;17;20
11 Preparedness 1BManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Pilliga West CCA Zone 3 State Conservation Area. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 18;19
12 Preparedness 1BManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Terry Hie Hie CCA Zone 2 Aboriginal Area. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 23
13 Property Planning 1C Village Protection Strategy Create and implement Village Protection Strategy for area. RFS DL0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516
25;85;36;86;24;84;110;83;34;33;108;106;93
14 Community Education 1CConduct Fire Safety Presentation at School Conduct Fire Safety Presentation at Gwabegar Public School every two years. RFS 0910;1112;1314;1516 24
15 Preparedness 1C Implement Wildlife Atlas ConditionsWorks/actions in the area are to comply with conditions listed in the Wildlife Atlas.�
DECC DL;LGA;RFS;DPI 1011;1213;131429;30;50;48;31;42;43;44;45;28;47;49;46
16 Property Planning 1C Maintain sites as fuel free areas
Eastern Star Gas maintains all sites as fuel free areas, complete with gravel bases. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure no re-growth occurs. Whilst not a member of the BFMC, ESG have to maintain these sites as per legislative requirements. Other Eastern Star Gas
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 118;26
17 Preparedness 2AAs per LD Operations Bushfire Fighting Standard
LD Operations has an existing Bushfire Fighting Standard which covers Bush Fire Management and Planning. Whilst not a member of the BFMC, LD Operations/Whitehaven have to maintain these sites as per legislative requirements. Other LD Operations/Whitehaven Mining RFS 35
18 Preparedness 2AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Brigalow Park Nature Reserve. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 42
19 Preparedness 2AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Gamilaroi Nature Reserve. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 47
20 Hazard Reduction 2A Maintain rail corridor Slash or grade as required, both sides of the railway track. ARTC RFS0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 82
21 Preparedness 2AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Midkin Nature Reserve. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 54
22 Preparedness 2AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Budelah Nature Reserve. DECC
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 50;69;70
23 Preparedness 2AManage as per Reserve Management Strategy
Treatments should aim to be consistent with the guidelines outlined in the current DECC RFMS that applies to the Kirramingly Nature Reserve. DECC 78
24 Preparedness 2AInspect and maintain Mt. Kaputar Fire Trail Inspect and maintain the Mt. Kaputar Fire Trail as required. RFS 0910;1112;1314;1516 40
25 Community Education 2APublic Awareness/Education campaigns
Areas are targeted as part of ongoing local and State Public Awareness/Education campaigns including newspapers, radio, and the internet. RFS DECC;NSWFB;DPI
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516
91;40;87;88;105;89;96;97;90;100;99;98;41; 39
26 Preparedness 2CInspect and maintain the Pilliga - Gwabegar Road Inspect and maintain the Pilliga - Gwabegar Road as a Strategic Fire Control Line. LGA RFS 0910;1112;1314;1516 91
27 Hazard Reduction 2C Conduct Strategic Hazard Reduction Conduct, as required, hazard reduction in areas that will result in reduced fire impact on the Newell Highway. DECC;RTA;DPI RFS 1011;1112;1213;1314;1415 92
28 Community Education 3AConduct community liaison with resort management Meet with resort management to discuss fire safety practises. RFS 0910;1112;1314 94
29 Hazard Reduction 3CImplement Bushfire Management Plan as required
CSIRO have a Bushfire Management Plan that outlines hazard reduction activities for the site. CSIRO conduct regular inspections of the site and contractors implement works as required. RFS RFS 103
30 Property Planning 4Facilitate emergency fire relocation plan
In conjunction with the South West Health Service District - Mungindi Hospital, and the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, develop an emergency fire relocation plan for the Mungindi Hospital. RFS Other
QLD South West Health Service, QFRS 1112 109
31 Preparedness 4 Village Protection Plan Create and implement a Village Protection Plan for the township of Mungindi. RFS Other Queensland Fire and Rescue Service 1112 107
32 Preparedness 4Inspect and maintain Yarrie Lake fire trail Maintain existing Yarrie Lake fire trail as required. RFS LGA 0910;1112 114
33 Property Planning 4Facilitate Emergency Fire Relocation Plan
Promote and facilitate emergency fire relocation plan in conjunction with Department of Education and school principle.�
RFS 1112 137;130;12634 Preparedness NA Inspect and maintain Whiting Lane Inspect and maintain Whiting Lane as a strategic fire control line. LGA 0910;1112;1314;1516 136
35 Hazard Reduction NAAs per Telstra's Facility Management Contract Sites maintained as required by Telstra's Facility Management contractors. Other Telstra RFS
0910;1011;1112;1213;1314;1415;1516 149;146;148;145;144;143;141;142
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Narrabri/Moree BFMCBush Fire Risk
Management Plan 2010
North - Map Display Area
Map 1 of 4
This Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) has been prepared by theNarrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) pursuant to section 52 ofthe Rural Fires Act 1997.
The aim of this BFRMP is to reduce the adverse impact of bush fires on life, propertyand the environment.
The objectives of this BFRMP are to:- reduce the number of human-induced bush fire ignitions that cause damage to life,property or the environment;- manage fuel to reduce the spread and intensity of bush fires while minimisingenvironmental/ecological impacts;- reduce the community's vulnerability to bush fires by improving its preparedness; and- effectively contain fires with a potential to cause damage to life, property and theenvironment.
This map forms part of the BFRMP for the Narrabri/Moree BFMC, covering the localgovernment area(s) of Moree Plains and Narrabri. It should be viewed in conjunctionwith the accompanying BFRMP document which provides further details on the BFMCarea, the assets assessed and the risk assessment process used.
ReviewUnder the Rural Fires Act 1997 this plan must be reviewed and updated within eachsuccessive five year period following the constitution of the BFMC. The Narrabri/MoreeBFMC will also review this plan as necessary. This may be triggered by a range ofcircumstances, including but not limited to:- changes to the BFMC area, organisational reponsibilities or legislation;- changes to the bush fire risk in the area; or- following a major fire event.
AssetsThis BFRMP identifies the assets that are considered by the Narrabri/Moree BFMC andcommunity to be at risk from bush fires, assesses the bush fire risk to each asset andassigns treatments designed to mitigate the risk. Assets in the BFMC area identified asrequiring treatments are listed in the assets table. Other assets within the BFMC areathat were assessed as not requiring treatments within the life of this plan are listed inthe appendix to the BFRMP document. The Map Ref number "NA" denotes non-spatialassets.
TreatmentsSpecific treatments assigned to assets in the Narrabri/Moree area are listed in thetreatments table and linked to the assets which they are designed to protect. StandardBFMC wide treatments (i.e. not linked to a specific asset) which occur on an ongoingbasis within the BFMC area are:- reviewing the bush fire prone land map;- ensuring developments in the bush fire prone land comply with Planning for BushFire Protection;- using the Local Environment Plan/s (LEPs) to control development in areas with abush fire risk;- varying the standard bush fire danger period as required;- requiring permits during bush fire danger periods- prosecution of arsonists/offenders- investigation of bush fire cause;- normal fire suppression activities;- assessing and managing compliance with strategic fire-fighting resource allocationmanagement systems;- preparation of a S52 Operations Coordination Plan;
Note on LMZ: All areas not specifically mapped as an APZ, SFAZ or FEZ areconsidered as LMZ for this risk management plan. For areas identified by an LMZpolygon on the map, please refer to the BFRMP document for the specific landmanagement objectives.
DisclaimerThe Narrabri/Moree BFMC makes every effort to ensure the quality of the informationavailable on this map. Before relying on the information on this map, users shouldcarefully evaluate its accuracy, completeness and relevance for their purposes, andshould obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particularcircumstances.
The Narrabri/Moree BFMC can not guarantee and assumes no legal liability orresponsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information. Copyright:Narrabri/Moree BFMC 2010.
Authorized by .......................................................... of Narrabri/Moree BFMC.Date created: Thursday, 18 February 2010
BFRR version 2.0.1.5
AssetProtectionZone
To protect human life,property and highlyvalued public assetsand values.
To enable the safeuse of Direct Attacksupression strategieswithin the zone.To minimise bush fireimpacts onundefended assets.
As per RFSdocument Standardsfor Asset ProtectionZones.
StrategicFireAdvantageZone
To provide strategicareas of fireprotection advantagewhich will reduce thespeed and intensity ofbush fires, andreduce the potentialfor spot firedevelopment.To aid containment ofwildfires to existingmanagementboudnaries.
To improve thelikelihood and safeuse of:Parallel Attacksuppressionstrategies within thezone.and/orIndirect Attack (backburning) in high tovery high weatherconditions within thezone.
To reduce thelikelihood of:Crown firedevelopment withinthe zone.and/orSpot fire ignitionpotential from thezone.
Zone width related tosuppressionobjectives anddependant upon:- Topography- Aspect- Spotting propensity- Location ofadjacent fire breaks- Mosaic pattern oftreatmentAssess Overall FuelHazard (OFH) oncevegetationcommunities reachminimum firethresholds within thisplan.Managementpractices should aimto achieve mosaicfuel reductionpatterns so that themajority of the SFAZhas an OFH of lessthan high..
LandManagementZone
To meet relevant landmanagementobjectives in areawhere APZs orSFAZs are notappropriate.
As per the landmanagement and fireprotection objectivesof the responsibleland managementagency.To reduce thelikelihood of spread offires.To undertake mosaicburning.
As appropriate toachieve landmanagement, e.g.heritage and/or fireprotection e.g. broadscale mosaic burningobjectives.
FireExclusionZone
To exclude bush fires. N/A Variable dependanton size of firesensitive arearequiring protection.
Zone Purpose Suppression Zone
Assets
Map Ref Asset name Asset type Subtype Risk level Priority Treatment
50 Endangered Environmental Site Environment Endangered Very High 2A T15;22
53 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
54 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6;21
68 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
69 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6;22
70 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6;22
72 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
73 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
74 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
75 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
81 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
83 Mungindi - NSW side Human Residential Very High 2C T13
84 Boggabilla Human Residential Very High 2C T13
110 Ashley Human Residential Medium 4 T13
148 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
149 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
Inset map 1. Mungindi
Inset map 2. Boggabilla
Inset map 3. Ashley
Treatments
ID Treatment strategy Action Agencies (Support)
T6 Preparedness Implement AHIMS Management Conditions DECC (DL, RFS, DPI)
T13 Property Planning Village Protection Strategy RFS (DL)
T15 Preparedness Implement Wildlife Atlas Conditions DECC (DL, LGA, RFS, DPI)
T21 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T22 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T35 Hazard Reduction As per Telstra's Facility Management Contract Telstra (RFS)
0 4 8 12 16
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Moree
Barraba
Bingara
Wee Waa
Narrabri
Wean
Cryon
Garah
Boomi
Boonal
Banoon
Dinoga
Ashley
Pallal
GurleyMillie
Rowena
Nowley
Biniguy
Elcombe
Edgeroi
Crooble
Bellata
Rangari
Mayvale
Longarm
Gineroi
Thalaba
Mallowa
Kaputar
Pilliga
Boggabri
Berrigai
Bangheet
Drildool
Couradda
Bulyeroi
Cuttabri
Baan Baa
Bullarah
Yallaroi
Cobbadah
Red Hill
Lindesay
Warialda
Turrawan
Gwabegar
Tarriaro
Weemelah
Tulloona
Mungindi
Gravesend
Harparary
Urawilkie
Back Creek
Boggabilla
North Star
New Mexico
Borah Creek
Boolcarroll
Wongo Creek
Rocky Creek
Jews Lagoon
Eulah Creek
Yarrie Lake
Jacks Creek
The Pilliga
Merah North
Bohena Creek
Croppa Creek
Maules Creek
Upper Horton
Pallamallawa
Bullawa Creek
Warialda Rail
Horton Valley
Terry Hie Hie
Spring Plains
Burren Junction
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Narrabri/Moree BFMCBush Fire Risk
Management Plan 2010
East - Map Display Area
Map 2 of 4
This Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) has been prepared by theNarrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) pursuant to section 52 ofthe Rural Fires Act 1997.
The aim of this BFRMP is to reduce the adverse impact of bush fires on life, propertyand the environment.
The objectives of this BFRMP are to:- reduce the number of human-induced bush fire ignitions that cause damage to life,property or the environment;- manage fuel to reduce the spread and intensity of bush fires while minimisingenvironmental/ecological impacts;- reduce the community's vulnerability to bush fires by improving its preparedness; and- effectively contain fires with a potential to cause damage to life, property and theenvironment.
This map forms part of the BFRMP for the Narrabri/Moree BFMC, covering the localgovernment area(s) of Moree Plains and Narrabri. It should be viewed in conjunctionwith the accompanying BFRMP document which provides further details on the BFMCarea, the assets assessed and the risk assessment process used.
ReviewUnder the Rural Fires Act 1997 this plan must be reviewed and updated within eachsuccessive five year period following the constitution of the BFMC. The Narrabri/MoreeBFMC will also review this plan as necessary. This may be triggered by a range ofcircumstances, including but not limited to:- changes to the BFMC area, organisational reponsibilities or legislation;- changes to the bush fire risk in the area; or- following a major fire event.
AssetsThis BFRMP identifies the assets that are considered by the Narrabri/Moree BFMC andcommunity to be at risk from bush fires, assesses the bush fire risk to each asset andassigns treatments designed to mitigate the risk. Assets in the BFMC area identified asrequiring treatments are listed in the assets table. Other assets within the BFMC areathat were assessed as not requiring treatments within the life of this plan are listed inthe appendix to the BFRMP document. The Map Ref number "NA" denotes non-spatialassets.
TreatmentsSpecific treatments assigned to assets in the Narrabri/Moree area are listed in thetreatments table and linked to the assets which they are designed to protect. StandardBFMC wide treatments (i.e. not linked to a specific asset) which occur on an ongoingbasis within the BFMC area are:- reviewing the bush fire prone land map;- ensuring developments in the bush fire prone land comply with Planning for BushFire Protection;- using the Local Environment Plan/s (LEPs) to control development in areas with abush fire risk;- varying the standard bush fire danger period as required;- requiring permits during bush fire danger periods- prosecution of arsonists/offenders- investigation of bush fire cause;- normal fire suppression activities;- assessing and managing compliance with strategic fire-fighting resource allocationmanagement systems;- preparation of a S52 Operations Coordination Plan;
Note on LMZ: All areas not specifically mapped as an APZ, SFAZ or FEZ areconsidered as LMZ for this risk management plan. For areas identified by an LMZpolygon on the map, please refer to the BFRMP document for the specific landmanagement objectives.
DisclaimerThe Narrabri/Moree BFMC makes every effort to ensure the quality of the informationavailable on this map. Before relying on the information on this map, users shouldcarefully evaluate its accuracy, completeness and relevance for their purposes, andshould obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particularcircumstances.
The Narrabri/Moree BFMC can not guarantee and assumes no legal liability orresponsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information. Copyright:Narrabri/Moree BFMC 2010.
Authorized by .......................................................... of Narrabri/Moree BFMC.Date created: Thursday, 18 February 2010
BFRR version 2.0.1.5
AssetProtectionZone
To protect human life,property and highlyvalued public assetsand values.
To enable the safeuse of Direct Attacksupression strategieswithin the zone.To minimise bush fireimpacts onundefended assets.
As per RFSdocument Standardsfor Asset ProtectionZones.
StrategicFireAdvantageZone
To provide strategicareas of fireprotection advantagewhich will reduce thespeed and intensity ofbush fires, andreduce the potentialfor spot firedevelopment.To aid containment ofwildfires to existingmanagementboudnaries.
To improve thelikelihood and safeuse of:Parallel Attacksuppressionstrategies within thezone.and/orIndirect Attack (backburning) in high tovery high weatherconditions within thezone.
To reduce thelikelihood of:Crown firedevelopment withinthe zone.and/orSpot fire ignitionpotential from thezone.
Zone width related tosuppressionobjectives anddependant upon:- Topography- Aspect- Spotting propensity- Location ofadjacent fire breaks- Mosaic pattern oftreatmentAssess Overall FuelHazard (OFH) oncevegetationcommunities reachminimum firethresholds within thisplan.Managementpractices should aimto achieve mosaicfuel reductionpatterns so that themajority of the SFAZhas an OFH of lessthan high..
LandManagementZone
To meet relevant landmanagementobjectives in areawhere APZs orSFAZs are notappropriate.
As per the landmanagement and fireprotection objectivesof the responsibleland managementagency.To reduce thelikelihood of spread offires.To undertake mosaicburning.
As appropriate toachieve landmanagement, e.g.heritage and/or fireprotection e.g. broadscale mosaic burningobjectives.
FireExclusionZone
To exclude bush fires. N/A Variable dependanton size of firesensitive arearequiring protection.
Zone Purpose Suppression Zone
Assets
Map Ref Asset name Asset type Subtype Risk level Priority Treatment
2 Geoscience Australia Broadcast Facility Economic Infrastructure Extreme 1A T4
9 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;9
10 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;9
11 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;4
12 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;4
21 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6;10
22 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6
23 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6;12
25 Jacks Creek / Gun Club Road Human Residential Extreme 1C T13
27 The Govenor Radio Repeater Site Economic Infrastructure Extreme 1C T4
28 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Extreme 1C T15;4
29 Endangered Environmental Site Environment Endangered Extreme 1C T15;4
32 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1C T6
33 Terry Hie Hie Human Residential Very High 2A T13
40 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential Very High 2A T24;25
41 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential Very High 2A T25
43 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Very High 2A T15;4
44 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Very High 2A T15
45 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Very High 2A T15
46 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Very High 2A T15
47 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Very High 2A T15;19
48 Endangered Environmental Site Environment Endangered Very High 2A T15
49 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Very High 2A T15
51 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
52 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
67 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
71 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
79 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
82 ARTC Signalling and Cable Economic Infrastructure Very High 2A T20
86 Toomelah Human Residential Very High 2C T13
90 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential Very High 2C T25
96 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential High 3A T25
97 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential High 3A T25
98 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential High 3A T25
100 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential High 3A T25
108 Narrabri Human Residential Medium 4 T13
126 Fairfax Primary School Human Special Fire Medium 4 T33
136 Whiting / Haires Estate Human Residential Low NA T34
142 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
145 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
146 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
Inset map 1. Mt. Kaputar Infrastructure
Inset map 2. Terry Hie Hie
Inset map 3. Trewalla
Treatments
ID Treatment strategy Action Agencies (Support)
T4 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T6 Preparedness Implement AHIMS Management Conditions DECC (DL, RFS, DPI)
T9 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T10 Preparedness As per Region Fuel Management Risk Plans DPI
T12 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T13 Property Planning Village Protection Strategy RFS (DL)
T15 Preparedness Implement Wildlife Atlas Conditions DECC (DL, LGA, RFS, DPI)
T19 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T20 Hazard Reduction Maintain rail corridor ARTC (RFS)
T24 Preparedness Inspect and maintain Mt. Kaputar Fire Trail RFS
T25 Community Education Public Awareness/Education campaigns RFS (DECC, NSWFB, DPI)
T33 Property Planning Facilitate Emergency Fire Relocation Plan RFS
T34 Preparedness Inspect and maintain Whiting Lane LGA
T35 Hazard Reduction As per Telstra's Facility Management Contract Telstra (RFS)
0 6 12 18 24
km
Wee Waa
Narrabri
Barwon
Goolhi
Edgeroi
Kaputar
Kenebri
Willala
Pilliga
Boggabri
Drildool
Couradda
Cuttabri
Baradine
Baan Baa
Turrawan
Gwabegar
Tarriaro
Gulligan
Harparary
Teridgerie
Boolcarroll
Marys Mount
Eulah Creek
Yarrie Lake
Jacks Creek
The Pilliga
Merah North
Bohena Creek
Emerald Hill
Coocooboonah
Ghoolendaadi
Bullawa Creek
Burren Junction
NEW
ELL
HIG
HWAY
PILLIGA ROAD
CYPR
ESS WAY
COONAMBLE ROAD
NARRABRI BINGARA ROAD
KAMILAROI HIGHWAY
OXLEY HIGHWAY
COONAMBLE P
ILLIG
A ROAD
PILLIGA BURREN JUNCTION ROAD
CO
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AB
AR
AB
RA
N R
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D
DANGAR STREET
WORRIGAL STREET
KAMILAROI HIGHWAY
KAMILAR
OI H
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WAY
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26
26
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98
98
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41
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East
West
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Narrabri/Moree BFMCBush Fire Risk
Management Plan 2010
South - Map Display Area
Map 3 of 4
This Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) has been prepared by theNarrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) pursuant to section 52 ofthe Rural Fires Act 1997.
The aim of this BFRMP is to reduce the adverse impact of bush fires on life, propertyand the environment.
The objectives of this BFRMP are to:- reduce the number of human-induced bush fire ignitions that cause damage to life,property or the environment;- manage fuel to reduce the spread and intensity of bush fires while minimisingenvironmental/ecological impacts;- reduce the community's vulnerability to bush fires by improving its preparedness; and- effectively contain fires with a potential to cause damage to life, property and theenvironment.
This map forms part of the BFRMP for the Narrabri/Moree BFMC, covering the localgovernment area(s) of Moree Plains and Narrabri. It should be viewed in conjunctionwith the accompanying BFRMP document which provides further details on the BFMCarea, the assets assessed and the risk assessment process used.
ReviewUnder the Rural Fires Act 1997 this plan must be reviewed and updated within eachsuccessive five year period following the constitution of the BFMC. The Narrabri/MoreeBFMC will also review this plan as necessary. This may be triggered by a range ofcircumstances, including but not limited to:- changes to the BFMC area, organisational reponsibilities or legislation;- changes to the bush fire risk in the area; or- following a major fire event.
AssetsThis BFRMP identifies the assets that are considered by the Narrabri/Moree BFMC andcommunity to be at risk from bush fires, assesses the bush fire risk to each asset andassigns treatments designed to mitigate the risk. Assets in the BFMC area identified asrequiring treatments are listed in the assets table. Other assets within the BFMC areathat were assessed as not requiring treatments within the life of this plan are listed inthe appendix to the BFRMP document. The Map Ref number "NA" denotes non-spatialassets.
TreatmentsSpecific treatments assigned to assets in the Narrabri/Moree area are listed in thetreatments table and linked to the assets which they are designed to protect. StandardBFMC wide treatments (i.e. not linked to a specific asset) which occur on an ongoingbasis within the BFMC area are:- reviewing the bush fire prone land map;- ensuring developments in the bush fire prone land comply with Planning for BushFire Protection;- using the Local Environment Plan/s (LEPs) to control development in areas with abush fire risk;- varying the standard bush fire danger period as required;- requiring permits during bush fire danger periods- prosecution of arsonists/offenders- investigation of bush fire cause;- normal fire suppression activities;- assessing and managing compliance with strategic fire-fighting resource allocationmanagement systems;- preparation of a S52 Operations Coordination Plan;
Note on LMZ: All areas not specifically mapped as an APZ, SFAZ or FEZ areconsidered as LMZ for this risk management plan. For areas identified by an LMZpolygon on the map, please refer to the BFRMP document for the specific landmanagement objectives.
DisclaimerThe Narrabri/Moree BFMC makes every effort to ensure the quality of the informationavailable on this map. Before relying on the information on this map, users shouldcarefully evaluate its accuracy, completeness and relevance for their purposes, andshould obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particularcircumstances.
The Narrabri/Moree BFMC can not guarantee and assumes no legal liability orresponsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information. Copyright:Narrabri/Moree BFMC 2010.
Authorized by .......................................................... of Narrabri/Moree BFMC.Date created: Thursday, 18 February 2010
BFRR version 2.0.1.5
AssetProtectionZone
To protect human life,property and highlyvalued public assetsand values.
To enable the safeuse of Direct Attacksupression strategieswithin the zone.To minimise bush fireimpacts onundefended assets.
As per RFSdocument Standardsfor Asset ProtectionZones.
StrategicFireAdvantageZone
To provide strategicareas of fireprotection advantagewhich will reduce thespeed and intensity ofbush fires, andreduce the potentialfor spot firedevelopment.To aid containment ofwildfires to existingmanagementboudnaries.
To improve thelikelihood and safeuse of:Parallel Attacksuppressionstrategies within thezone.and/orIndirect Attack (backburning) in high tovery high weatherconditions within thezone.
To reduce thelikelihood of:Crown firedevelopment withinthe zone.and/orSpot fire ignitionpotential from thezone.
Zone width related tosuppressionobjectives anddependant upon:- Topography- Aspect- Spotting propensity- Location ofadjacent fire breaks- Mosaic pattern oftreatmentAssess Overall FuelHazard (OFH) oncevegetationcommunities reachminimum firethresholds within thisplan.Managementpractices should aimto achieve mosaicfuel reductionpatterns so that themajority of the SFAZhas an OFH of lessthan high..
LandManagementZone
To meet relevant landmanagementobjectives in areawhere APZs orSFAZs are notappropriate.
As per the landmanagement and fireprotection objectivesof the responsibleland managementagency.To reduce thelikelihood of spread offires.To undertake mosaicburning.
As appropriate toachieve landmanagement, e.g.heritage and/or fireprotection e.g. broadscale mosaic burningobjectives.
FireExclusionZone
To exclude bush fires. N/A Variable dependanton size of firesensitive arearequiring protection.
Zone Purpose Suppression Zone
Assets
Map Ref Asset name Asset type Subtype Risk level Priority Treatment
1 Westport / Rockdale Road (Jacks Creek) Human Residential Extreme 1A T1;2;3
3 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;5
4 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;5
6 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;7
7 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;7
8 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1A T6;8
13 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6
14 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6;10
15 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6
16 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6
17 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6;10
18 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6;11
19 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6;11
20 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Extreme 1B T6;10
24 Gwabegar Human Residential Extreme 1C T13;14
26 Eastern Star Gas Well Sites Economic Mines Extreme 1C T16
30 Endangered Environmental Site Environment Endangered Extreme 1C T15
31 Endangered Environmental Site Environment Endangered Extreme 1C T15;10
34 Pilliga Human Residential Very High 2A T13
35 Whitehaven Narrabri Coal Mine Economic Mines Very High 2A T17
36 Jacks Creek Road Human Residential Very High 2A T13
42 Vulnerable Environmental Site Environment Vulnerable Very High 2A T15;18
55 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
56 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
57 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
58 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
59 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
63 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
66 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
87 Isolated Properties Human Residential Very High 2C T25
88 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential Very High 2C T25
89 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential Very High 2C T25
91 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential Very High 2C T26;25
92 Newell Highway Economic Infrastructure Very High 2C T27
93 Turrawan Human Residential High 3A T13
94 Running Bare Resort Economic Tourist and High 3A T28
103 Australian National Telescope Facility - Economic Infrastructure High 3C T29
105 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential High 3D T25
106 Baan Baa Human Residential Medium 4 T13
114 Yarrie Lake Reserve Economic Tourist and Medium 4 T32
118 Eastern Star Gas Wilga Park Power Economic Infrastructure Medium 4 T16
141 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
143 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
Inset map 1. Westport Road (Jacks Creek Area)
Inset map 2. Jacks Creek Rd / Gun Club Rd
Inset map 3. Gwabegar
Treatments
ID Treatment strategy Action Agencies (Support)
T1 Preparedness Inspect and maintain Fire Trails RFS (LGA, DECC, DPI)
T2 Preparedness Inspect and maintain unsealed roads in area. LGA (RFS)
T3 Preparedness Inspect and maintain Bimbadeen Crossing. DPI (RFS)
T5 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T6 Preparedness Implement AHIMS Management Conditions DECC (DL, RFS, DPI)
T7 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T8 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T10 Preparedness As per Region Fuel Management Risk Plans DPI
T11 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T13 Property Planning Village Protection Strategy RFS (DL)
T14 Community Education Conduct Fire Safety Presentation at School RFS
T15 Preparedness Implement Wildlife Atlas Conditions DECC (DL, LGA, RFS, DPI)
T16 Property Planning Maintain sites as fuel free areas Eastern Star Gas
T17 Preparedness As per LD Operations Bushfire Fighting LD Operations/Whitehaven Mining
T18 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T25 Community Education Public Awareness/Education campaigns RFS (DECC, NSWFB, DPI)
T26 Preparedness Inspect and maintain the Pilliga - Gwabegar LGA (RFS)
T27 Hazard Reduction Conduct Strategic Hazard Reduction DECC, RTA, DPI (RFS)
T28 Community Education Conduct community liaison with resort RFS
T29 Hazard Reduction Implement Bushfire Management Plan as RFS (RFS)
T32 Preparedness Inspect and maintain Yarrie Lake fire trail RFS (LGA)
T35 Hazard Reduction As per Telstra's Facility Management Contract Telstra (RFS)
0 3 6 9 12
km
Moree
Wee Waa
Narrabri
Gurley
Millie
Rowena
Nowley
Edgeroi
Bellata
Thalaba
Mallowa
Drildool
Bulyeroi
Boolcarroll
Jews Lagoon
Merah North
Spring Plains
Burren Junction
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PILLIGA ROAD
KAMILAROI HIGHWAY
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NARRABRI BINGARA ROAD
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WARIALDA ROAD
KAMILAROI HIGHWAY
NEWELL HIGHWAY
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Narrabri/Moree BFMCBush Fire Risk
Management Plan 2010
West - Map Display Area
Map 4 of 4
This Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP) has been prepared by theNarrabri/Moree Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) pursuant to section 52 ofthe Rural Fires Act 1997.
The aim of this BFRMP is to reduce the adverse impact of bush fires on life, propertyand the environment.
The objectives of this BFRMP are to:- reduce the number of human-induced bush fire ignitions that cause damage to life,property or the environment;- manage fuel to reduce the spread and intensity of bush fires while minimisingenvironmental/ecological impacts;- reduce the community's vulnerability to bush fires by improving its preparedness; and- effectively contain fires with a potential to cause damage to life, property and theenvironment.
This map forms part of the BFRMP for the Narrabri/Moree BFMC, covering the localgovernment area(s) of Moree Plains and Narrabri. It should be viewed in conjunctionwith the accompanying BFRMP document which provides further details on the BFMCarea, the assets assessed and the risk assessment process used.
ReviewUnder the Rural Fires Act 1997 this plan must be reviewed and updated within eachsuccessive five year period following the constitution of the BFMC. The Narrabri/MoreeBFMC will also review this plan as necessary. This may be triggered by a range ofcircumstances, including but not limited to:- changes to the BFMC area, organisational reponsibilities or legislation;- changes to the bush fire risk in the area; or- following a major fire event.
AssetsThis BFRMP identifies the assets that are considered by the Narrabri/Moree BFMC andcommunity to be at risk from bush fires, assesses the bush fire risk to each asset andassigns treatments designed to mitigate the risk. Assets in the BFMC area identified asrequiring treatments are listed in the assets table. Other assets within the BFMC areathat were assessed as not requiring treatments within the life of this plan are listed inthe appendix to the BFRMP document. The Map Ref number "NA" denotes non-spatialassets.
TreatmentsSpecific treatments assigned to assets in the Narrabri/Moree area are listed in thetreatments table and linked to the assets which they are designed to protect. StandardBFMC wide treatments (i.e. not linked to a specific asset) which occur on an ongoingbasis within the BFMC area are:- reviewing the bush fire prone land map;- ensuring developments in the bush fire prone land comply with Planning for BushFire Protection;- using the Local Environment Plan/s (LEPs) to control development in areas with abush fire risk;- varying the standard bush fire danger period as required;- requiring permits during bush fire danger periods- prosecution of arsonists/offenders- investigation of bush fire cause;- normal fire suppression activities;- assessing and managing compliance with strategic fire-fighting resource allocationmanagement systems;- preparation of a S52 Operations Coordination Plan;
Note on LMZ: All areas not specifically mapped as an APZ, SFAZ or FEZ areconsidered as LMZ for this risk management plan. For areas identified by an LMZpolygon on the map, please refer to the BFRMP document for the specific landmanagement objectives.
DisclaimerThe Narrabri/Moree BFMC makes every effort to ensure the quality of the informationavailable on this map. Before relying on the information on this map, users shouldcarefully evaluate its accuracy, completeness and relevance for their purposes, andshould obtain any appropriate professional advice relevant to their particularcircumstances.
The Narrabri/Moree BFMC can not guarantee and assumes no legal liability orresponsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information. Copyright:Narrabri/Moree BFMC 2010.
Authorized by .......................................................... of Narrabri/Moree BFMC.Date created: Thursday, 18 February 2010
BFRR version 2.0.1.5
AssetProtectionZone
To protect human life,property and highlyvalued public assetsand values.
To enable the safeuse of Direct Attacksupression strategieswithin the zone.To minimise bush fireimpacts onundefended assets.
As per RFSdocument Standardsfor Asset ProtectionZones.
StrategicFireAdvantageZone
To provide strategicareas of fireprotection advantagewhich will reduce thespeed and intensity ofbush fires, andreduce the potentialfor spot firedevelopment.To aid containment ofwildfires to existingmanagementboudnaries.
To improve thelikelihood and safeuse of:Parallel Attacksuppressionstrategies within thezone.and/orIndirect Attack (backburning) in high tovery high weatherconditions within thezone.
To reduce thelikelihood of:Crown firedevelopment withinthe zone.and/orSpot fire ignitionpotential from thezone.
Zone width related tosuppressionobjectives anddependant upon:- Topography- Aspect- Spotting propensity- Location ofadjacent fire breaks- Mosaic pattern oftreatmentAssess Overall FuelHazard (OFH) oncevegetationcommunities reachminimum firethresholds within thisplan.Managementpractices should aimto achieve mosaicfuel reductionpatterns so that themajority of the SFAZhas an OFH of lessthan high..
LandManagementZone
To meet relevant landmanagementobjectives in areawhere APZs orSFAZs are notappropriate.
As per the landmanagement and fireprotection objectivesof the responsibleland managementagency.To reduce thelikelihood of spread offires.To undertake mosaicburning.
As appropriate toachieve landmanagement, e.g.heritage and/or fireprotection e.g. broadscale mosaic burningobjectives.
FireExclusionZone
To exclude bush fires. N/A Variable dependanton size of firesensitive arearequiring protection.
Zone Purpose Suppression Zone
Assets
Map Ref Asset name Asset type Subtype Risk level Priority Treatment
60 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
61 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
62 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
64 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
65 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
76 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
77 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
78 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6;23
80 Significant Aboriginal Cultural Site Cultural Aboriginal Very High 2A T6
85 Moree Human Residential Very High 2C T13
99 Isolated Rural Properties Human Residential High 3A T25
130 Mallowa Primary School Human Special Fire Low NA T33
137 Bullarah Primary School Human Special Fire Low NA T33
144 Telephone Exchange Economic Infrastructure Low NA T35
Inset map 2. Bellata
Inset map 1. Gurley
Treatments
ID Treatment strategy Action Agencies (Support)
T6 Preparedness Implement AHIMS Management Conditions DECC (DL, RFS, DPI)
T13 Property Planning Village Protection Strategy RFS (DL)
T23 Preparedness Manage as per Reserve Management Strategy DECC
T25 Community Education Public Awareness/Education campaigns RFS (DECC, NSWFB, DPI)
T33 Property Planning Facilitate Emergency Fire Relocation Plan RFS
T35 Hazard Reduction As per Telstra's Facility Management Contract Telstra (RFS)
0 2.5 5 7.5 10
km