RFS Hotspots Ecological burns series | Tuesday 2nd & Thursday 4th December, Drake Community Hall

FREE two day workshop for landholders from the Drake and surrounding areas.

If you have bushland on your property, this program is for you!

The Hotspots Fire Project enables landholders and public land managers to work together to reduce bushfire risk across the landscape, whilst maintaining and improving biodiversity and protecting Cultural Heritage.

• Discuss risk management and fire ecology

• Understand how your neighbours and other land management agencies are managing fire

• Receive a large aerial photo of your property to develop your own Fire Management Plan

• Participate in field-based exercises and observe a demonstration burn

Workshop 1 - Tuesday 2nd December, 8:30am - 4:15pm (NSW times/ AEDT)

Workshop 2 - Thursday, 4th December, 8:30am - 4:15pm (NSW times/ AEDT)

Contingency plan: The Hotspots Team can utilise a fire simulation for Thursday, in case conditions do not suit an ecological burn.

Meet at Drake Community Hall, Allison Street, Drake Village, NSW.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.

Speakers include:

Peter Fitzsimmons, RFS Hotspots Officer

Kevin Taylor, Nature Conservation Council Hotspot Ecologist

Northern Tablelands NPWS and Granite Borders Landcare will also be there to share.

Places will fill fast, please register by 21st November, using the Booking button. Book by 21st November.