2021-06-08 P&E Agenda - Item 7 - Attachment 1 - Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Fire Management Plan 2021

6.5    Community engagement
A number of key stakeholders have a vested interest in Noosa’s Bushland Reserves and are advised
prior to any fire trail expansion or burn operations.

     Reserve neighbours
     Bushwalkers
     Fitness groups
     Environment groups
     Bushcare Groups
     Emergency services
     Utility companies such as Energex and Unity Water and Telstra

Noosa Council is a member of the Area Fire Management Group (AFMG). Group meetings provide
an opportunity to coordinate fire management activities jointly with QPWS, QFES, DNRM, HQP and
private landholders.



6.6    Disaster management
The Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Fire Management Plan helps inform multi-agency programs
such as the Queensland Government ‘Operation Cool Burn’ which is conducted prior to fire season.
Stakeholders include QFES, National Parks, DNRME, SEQ Water, HQP, DAF and Council. Council
officers are part of the Area Fire Management Group (AFMG) where shire wide priorities are
reviewed on a regular basis. QFES has a ‘Prepare, Act, Survive’ guide
(https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety/Pages/default.aspx) for residents living near
bushland. Council will be able to update its website and Facebook pages prior to fire season.

The Noosa Bushland Reserve Strategic Fire Management Plan risk assessment process has
identified 11 bushland reserves where it is impractical to manage fire within the boundaries of the
bushland reserve estate only. The extent of vegetation across public and private land warrants a
multi-agency fire management approach. Council is working with QFES, QPWS, DNRM and private
landholders to develop multi-agency plans for collaborative fire management.




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