Fire Management
Cultural burn notification - Browns Waterhole, Lane Cove National Park
We wish to advise that the Dharug Traditional Custodians, in conjunction with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), are planning to conduct a cultural burn in Lane Cove National Park around 25th – 28th April 2024. The works are planned to be conducted at:
Browns Waterhole, Lane Cove National Park
Between Lane Cove River and Downes St / Eastcote Rd, North Epping
- Burn Notification - Browns Waterhole (PDF 186kb)
Bush fire is both an inevitable and essential part of the Australian environment. They are also known to pose a significant threat to life, property and to the environment itself.
Greater Sydney is one of the most bush fire-prone areas in Australia and Hornsby Shire is one of the most vulnerable to bush fire risk with 34 per cent of properties (being 19,804 properties, covering an area of 41,362 hectares) currently identified as Bush Fire Prone land.
With so many properties being close to bushland reserves and National Parks, bush fire management and preparation is an important priority for the residents of Hornsby Shire. While these locations are highly valued, they can be exposed to bush fire risk. The best way to manage bush fire and its risk is by working together as whole community.
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
What does Council do to help reduce bush fire risk?
What can you do to reduce your bush fire risk?
Approval to Burn a Pile of Vegetation
Bush Fire Prone Land Map
