--- title: Spring is the time for fuel reduction burning date: 2024-09-05T08:42:00+10:00 author: Private Forests Tasmania canonical_url: "https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/spring-is-the-time-for-fuel-reduction-burning" section: News --- 1. [Private Forests Tasmania](/) 2. Spring is the time for fuel reduction burning ![Spring is the time for fuel reduction burning](https://pft.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/News/2024/_1335x600_crop_center-center_70_none/140885/fuel-reduction-burning-2.jpg) # Spring is the time for fuel reduction burning Posted 05 September 2024 [Managing trees](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/category/managing-trees) [Native regrowth forest management](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/category/native-regrowth-forest-management) [Indigenous land management](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/category/indigenous-land-management) --- As forest owners, we have a valuable asset to protect. From ensuring fire breaks are cleared and maintained to conducting fuel reduction burns. When it comes to bushfire, we all have a part to play to make summer safer, and ensure our assets, homes and communities are prepared and protected. Fuel reduction burning reduces the rate of spread and the intensity of fires minimising damage, bushfire risk, and providing firefighters with safer opportunities to contain and extinguish the blaze. Private Forests Tasmania has compiled a list of resources to assist in managing your Bushfire risk. From Plantation Insurance, programs to educate and support farmers and landholders, Bushfire Ready Challenges, Bushfire Protection Plans, Emergency Alerts, Recovery and more. Spring is the ideal time to conduct fuel reduction burns on your properties. **Red Hot Tips** [Red Hot Tips](https://www.sfmc.tas.gov.au/RedHotTips) are a free one-stop service for farmers and rural landholders. The Program educates and supports farmers and landholders in rural Tasmania to actively manage their bushfire risk; encouraging collaborative vegetation fire management and ecological sustainability across the landscape. Facilitators work with individuals, or groups of farmers and landholders, who manage large tracts of land in rural Tasmania and want help managing their bushfire risk through: - Farm visits to discuss fuel reduction options. - Planned burn training and on-ground mentoring. - Developing burn plans and assistance with permits. - Identifying equipment needs. - Help with legislation requirements - navigating the red tape. - Advice on alternative fuel reduction treatments. - Opportunities for private and public landholders to work together with coordinated and effective burning. - Phone and online support. - Practical materials and resources like the SFMC booklet [Planned Burning for Farmers and Landholders](https://sfmc.tas.gov.au/sites/default/files/210124%20SFMC%20Planned%20Burning%20Booklet%20-%20April%202021.pdf). You can register your interest by completing the Red Hot Tips – [Expression of Interest form](https://www.sfmc.tas.gov.au/node/121) or email **Forest Industry Fire Management Committee (FIFMC)** Established in the early 1990’s, the FIFMC’s aim is to minimise the risk of wildfire resulting from forest operations and to ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Endorsed by the Tasmanian Fire Service, procedures outline minimum fire equipment requirements and procedures to follow to reduce the risk of fire in both high and low risk hazard forest activity. Read more here [Fire Prevention at Forest Operations Procedures and equipment Audit](https://pft.tas.gov.au/asset-protection). **The Tasmania Fire Service** The [Tasmania Fire Service (TFS)](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/about/) is a diverse organisation made up of career firefighters and State Service Employees. TFS is the operational arm of the [State Fire Commission](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/state-fire-commission/) working alongside emergency management partners of [Tasmanian State Emergency Service (SES)](https://www.ses.tas.gov.au/), [Tasmania Police](https://www.police.tas.gov.au/) and [Ambulance Tasmania](https://www.health.tas.gov.au/hospitals/ambulance) to respond to a range of emergencies across the State. TFS work with partnered organisations, [Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT)](https://sttas.com.au/) and the [Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS)](https://parks.tas.gov.au/) to educate communities on bushfire preparedness and fire safety, and work to prevent, resource, manage and respond to bushfires. **Fuel Reduction Program** Every summer, bushfires threaten homes and businesses throughout Tasmania. In January 2013, a series of devastating bushfires impacted several rural communities, with significant loss of property, livelihood and our natural environment. The Tasmanian Bushfire Inquiry that followed recommended the Tasmanian Government establish a coordinated program of fuel reduction burns across the entire State, to target areas that pose the greatest risk of future catastrophic fires. Bushfires respect no boundaries. The [TFS](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/) works with the [Parks and Wildlife Service](https://parks.tas.gov.au/), [Sustainable Timber Tasmania](https://sttas.com.au/), local government and private landowners to implement the [Fuel Reduction Program](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colFuelReductionProgram) on both public and private land. Private landowners must still take responsibility for their own property, but the TFS will work with them. The [Fuel Reduction Program](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colFuelReductionProgram) will not prevent bushfires, but it can make them easier and safer to fight. This will reduce damage to homes, businesses and the environment. To achieve this, Tasmania must conduct more fuel reduction burns every year, in a strategic and coordinated manner that focuses the TFS resources where they are needed the most. You can learn more about the fuel reduction program [here](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhyFuelReduction) and stay up to date with the current burn schedule [here](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow). The [Fuel Reduction Program](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colFuelReductionProgram) is managed by the [Bushfire Risk Unit](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colFuelReductionUnit) of the TFS. You can contact the [Fuel Reduction Unit](https://www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colFireReduceContact) during business hours on **1800 000 699.** **Bushfire Ready Challenge** The Tasmania Fire Service [Bushfire-Ready Challenge](https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/bushfire-challenge/bushfire-ready-challenge) is an immersive bushfire preparedness experience available to all Tasmanians. Take part in this Challenge at your own pace to ensure you can get to know your bushfire risk, create a bushfire plan, prepare your property and much, much more! The Challenge kicks off in Spring. [Register now](https://bushfire.tas.gov.au/bushfire-challenge/registration)to participate. **Plantation Insurance** Plantation trees are valuable and increase in value over their lifetime. You may want to consider [plantation insurance](https://pft.tas.gov.au/asset-protection) prior to this next fire season to ensure your plantation is covered for not only its value, but also for any potential clean-up costs. Forest insurance is a specialised service offered by only a few insurers, but your own insurance broker may be able to assist and would be worthwhile contacting. 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[Access to Carbon Forestry Projects now expanded Tasmania-wide](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/access-to-carbon-forestry-projects-now-expanded-tasmania-wide) - [PFT's 2022-23 Annual Report now available](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/pfts-2022-23-annual-report-now-available) - [Former PFT CEO receives Forestry Australia fellow honour](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/former-pft-ceo-receives-forestry-australia-fellow-honour) - [New semi-automated survivability count method](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/new-semi-automated-survivability-count-method) September - [Plantation Insurance for small-scale forest growers](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/plantation-insurance-for-small-scale-forest-growers) - [Education and hands-on training at Hagley Farm School](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/education-and-hands-on-training-at-hagley-farm-school) August - [Sarah and Tom Clark are planting trees and improving their farmland to benefit future generations](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/sarah-and-tom-clarke-are-planting-trees-and-improving-their-farmland-to-benefit-future-generations) - [Active forest management to address timber shortage and climate change](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/active-forest-management-to-address-timber-shortage-and-climate-change) - [New CEO appointed to Private Forests Tasmania](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/new-ceo-appointed-to-private-forests-tasmania) July - [Winton Farm set to enjoy the environmental benefits of trees](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/winton-farm-set-to-enjoy-the-environmental-benefits-of-trees) - [Planting trees to maximise functionality, productivity and future prosperity on Kenilworth Farm, Campbell Town](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/planting-trees-to-maximise-functionality-productivity-and-future-prosperity-on-kenilworth-farm-campbell-town) - [The benefits of planting trees at Chester Farm, Westwood](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/chester-farm-westwood) June - [Midway: Carbon Project Agreement offering](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/midway-carbon-project-agreement-offering) - [Plantation thinning field day](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/plantation-thinning-field-day) May - [Hydrowood - an opportunity to invest in nature's hidden wealth](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/hydrowood-an-opportunity-to-invest-in-natures-hidden-wealth) - [FIFMC highlight 2022-23 fire season efforts](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/fifmc-highlight-their-2022-23-fire-season-efforts) - [Farm Forestry Carbon tool launched](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/farm-forestry-carbon-tool-launch) April - [State of the Forests Report 2022 released](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/state-of-the-forests-report-2022-released) - [Agroforestry knowledge exchange in Japan](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/agroforestry-knowledge-exchange-in-japan) March - [Australia-Japan Agroforestry information exchange](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/australia-japan-agroforestry-information-exchange) February - [Plantation thinning for carbon, construction timber and innovation](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/plantation-thinning-for-carbon-and-innovation) - [Assessing the efficiency of mechanised operations and tree/stem quality](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/assessing-the-efficiency-of-mechanised-operations-and-tree-stem-quality-features-from-machine-studies-and-sensing-technology-in-hardwood-thinning-operations) 2022 October - [PFT's 2021-22 Annual Report now available to review](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/pfts-annual-report-now-available) - [Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture work placement a success](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/tasmanian-institute-of-agriculture-work-placement) July - [ActivAcre carbon credit program heralds a new era in Tasmanian agroforestry](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/media-release-activacre-program-heralds-a-new-era-in-tasmanian-agroforestry) June - [Formosa Estate virtual reality video - Shelterbelts increase pasture growth](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/formosa-estate-virtual-reality-video-shelterbelts-increase-pasture-growth) - [The Back Run demonstrate how integrating trees on farms can be done](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/the-back-run-integrated-farm-forestry-demonstration-site-progress) - [Private Forests Tasmania welcomes new director, Dr Joanna Jones](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/private-forests-tasmania-welcomes-new-director) - [PFT staff reap benefits of 10th National Carbon Farming Conference and Expo](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/national-carbon-farming-conference-albury) April - [Eight Tasmanian landowners receive funds to integrate trees on farms](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/more-trees-to-help-protect-the-land-for-future-generations) March - [Contemporary safety measures introduced for Tasmania’s sustainable forestry industry](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/updating-safety-measures-in-the-forest-industry) 2021 December - [$63m investment brought forward for Bell Bay's Timberlink to increase timber supply](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/63m-investment-brought-forward-for-bell-bay) - [PFT welcomes $500,000 funding from federal government to assist farm forestry](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/pft-welcomes-500-000-funding-from-federal-government-to-assist-farm-forestry) November - [National recognition for Tasmanian forestry and timber campaigns](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/national-recognition-for-forestry-and-timber-campaigns) - [Family planting trees and improving their farmland to benefit future generations at Westerway](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/family-planting-trees-and-improving-their-farmland-to-benefit-future-generations) - [Economic return on strategically planting trees on farms is obvious for Greenhythe](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/economic-return-on-strategically-planting-trees-on-farms-is-obvious) October - [How planting trees on Fulham Farm will benefit future generations to come](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/how-planting-trees-on-fulham-farm-will-benefit-future-generations-to-come) - [Lamb survivability, generations to benefit from trees on Evandale farm](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/lambs-generations-to-benefit-from-trees) September - [The Gunninghams show how to plant trees for shelter, biodiversity and aesthetics](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/planting-trees-for-shelter-biodiversity-and-aesthetics) - [North-West farmer named Tasmanian Tree Farmer of the Year](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/north-west-farmer-named-tasmanian-tree-farmer-of-the-year) - [2021 Tasmanian Timber Awards recognise state's leading stars](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/tasmanian-timber-awards-2021-run-and-won) August - [Why trees are integral to Gunningham Farm's future](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/why-trees-are-integral-to-this-farms-future) July - [Check out the Tasmanian nursery that's helping grow the future for farmers](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/the-tasmanian-nursery-thats-helping-grow-the-future-for-farmers) June - [Expert Q&A series: Hear from Climate Friendly's Zoe Ryan](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/tree-alliance-expert-q-a-series-zoe-ryan-climate-friendly) - [Expert Q&A series: Hear from Technical Forest Services' Justin Baily](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/tree-alliance-expert-q-a-series-justin-baily) May - [Strategic alliance announced to improve agricultural production on marginal farming land](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/strategic-alliance-announced-to-improve-agricultural-production-on-marginal-farming-land) April - [Australian Pine Log Price Index Report released](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/australian-pine-log-price-index-report-released) - [Woodlot harvesting videos - How to market and harvest woodlot for profit](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/woodlot-harvesting-videos-how-to-market-and-harvest-woodlot-for-profit) - [Trial of early forest fire detection technology decreases response times and increases safety](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/trial-of-early-forest-fire-detection-technology-decreases-response-times-and-increases-safety) March - [Reshaping forest management in Australia to provide nature-based solutions to global challenges](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/reshaping-forest-management-in-australia-to-provide-nature-based-solutions-to-global-challenges) - [General Biosecurity Duty introduced in Tasmania](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/general-biosecurity-duty-introduced) February - [Trees: The ultimate renewable according to statistics](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/trees-the-ultimate-renewable) - [News NSFP will increase Southwood production in Tasmania welcomed](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/nsfp-to-increase-southwood-production) 2020 December - [Evandale farm maximising productivity and custodianship through trees](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/evandale-farm-maximising-productivity-and-custodianship-through-trees) November - [Bushfire - why risk it? Develop a five-minute plan for your property now](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/bushfire-why-risk-it) - [Planting trees helps this Coal River Valley winery maintain its sustainable farming methods](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/planting-trees-helps-this-coal-river-valley-winery-maintain-its-sustainable-farming-methods) October - [Tasmanian primary producers, environment and industry to benefit from trees on farms](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/tasmanian-primary-producers-environment-and-industry-to-benefit-from-trees-on-farms) - [Why farmers should plant trees now, and manage them for the mass timber buildings of the future](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/why-farmers-should-plant-trees-now-and-manage-them-for-the-mass-timber-buildings-of-the-future) - [Private Forests Tasmania welcomes agriforester Molly Marshall](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/private-forests-tasmania-welcomes-molly-marshall-to-our-team) September - [Australia's forests and forestry glossary launched](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/australias-forests-and-forestry-glossary-launched) August - [The time to plant trees is now, global timber demand expected to quadruple by 2050](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/there-has-never-been-a-better-time-to-plant-trees) June - [Study underway to improve durability to enhance the value of plantation, regrowth and regenerated eucalyptus](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/improving-durability-to-enhance-the-value-of-plantation-regrowth-and-regenerated-eucalyptus) - [Understand how trees improve the carbon balance - carbon investing improves your ROI from trees](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/understand-how-trees-improve-the-carbon-balance-carbon-investing-improves-your-roi-from-trees) May - [Developing glulam from fibre-managed plantation Eucalyptus nitens](https://pft.tas.gov.au/news/developing-glulam-from-fibre-managed-plantation-eucalyptus-nitens) - [Looking to improve water quality on your property? 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