Appendix I - Bushfire Hazard Report

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         BUSHFIRE HAZARD OF ADJACENT LANDS

It is important to have an understanding of the adjacent properties when developing a risk profile and
management strategies for a site. The site is bounded to the north-west and south by major road
networks being the Bruce Highway to the south-west and Elm Street and Rose Gum Road to the
North. A railway line is also present to the north-east. These transport corridors effectively provide a
cleared break/buffer between the site and any vegetation to the north and south, as well as limiting
the vegetation to the west of the site to a triangular portion covering two rural residential Lots.
Further to the north of Elm Street and Rose Gum Road is Tewantin National Park. To the east of the
site is Yurol State Forest and to the west of the site a vegetated rural-residential Lot with a dwelling
and associated structures.
It was clear during the field assessment that the highest potential for Bushfire Attack is from the
vegetation immediately to the east of the subject site located within Yurol State Forest.
Lands to the East of the Site – Yurol State Forest
The land adjoining the subject site to the east is part of the Yurol State Forest. The vegetation is set
back from the site fence line by a 6 m wide vehicle access track located along the western boundary.
It is noted that this vegetation is management by Queensland Parks and Wildlife for fire hazard. This
community consists of an Open Forest community characterised by Forest Red Gum and Pink
Bloodwood with a sub-canopy of regenerating canopy species as well as Grey Gum, Swamp Box.
The shrub layer is largely absent. The understorey contains native Blady Grass and Bracken Fern.
Refer to Plates 16 and 17, below.




Plate 16. View of the 6m wide access road within the State   Plate 17. View of the access road within the State Forest
                         Forest.                               and the typical composition and structure illustrated.
Adjacent lands to the North – Road Reserve and Tewantin National Park
The vegetation located immediately to the north of the subject site occupies a relatively small area
bounded by Elm Street and the Railway Line to the north-west and north-east, respectively. Beyond
the road and rail line is Tewantin National Park, which is managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife
Service for fire hazard. Additionally, this vegetation is buffered from the frontage of the subject site
by the 50 m to 60 m wide road and rail corridors. The vegetation within Tewantin National Park is
characterised by Open Forest communities consisting of Pink Bloodwood, with Grey Gum, Brush Box
 S50335ER002 BFA                                                    10 & 22 Rose Gum Road and 521 Elm Street,
                                                                                              Black Mountain