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Section 5.5


Hazard Reduction                                        Each agency of the LDMG is responsible for implementing
                                                        appropriate hazard reduction programs for risks under their
                                                        control. As an example, QFES, Noosa Council and various
                                                        landowners undertake an annual hazard reduction program
                                                        for bushfires. This includes a fire management program of fuel
                                                        reduction and back-burning, maintenance and development
                                                        of fire breaks and land management practices. Noosa Council
                                                        plays an active role on the Area Fire Management Group
                                                        (AFMG) which provides strategic fire mitigation programs,
                                                        operational preparedness and response, risk identification
                                                        and hazard reduction burning for the Noosa Council area. The
                                                        LDMG adopts the multi-agency Bushfire Risk Management
                                                        Plan prepared by QFES in collaboration with the AFMG.




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