Bushfire Management

As a member of the Wingecarribee Bushfire Management Committee and  a local authority under the Rural Fires Act, Wingecarribee Shire Council is working closely with the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW to develop a strategic approach to fire management across the Wingecarribee Shire.

Of the 270,000 hectares covered by the Wingecarribee Bushfire Management Committee:

1% is managed by Council

33% is managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service

7% is managed by Forests NSW

3% is managed by Department of Lands

54% is in private ownership and 

2% is managed by others.

Fire Mitigation Activities

• Implementation of Councils Bushfire Management Plans for Mt Gibraltar, Gibbergunyah, Mt Alexandra and other Small Reserves. 
• Inspecting bushfire hazard complaints relating to Council managed land with the Rural Fire Service and installation of and maintenance of Asset Protection Zones.
• An ongoing program of fuel reduction works on Council managed land to provide greater protection for vulnerable residences.
• Pre and Post hazard Reduction Weed Control.
• Track and Firetrail maintenance.
• Community education.