Planned burn – Peachester State Forest
Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed
- Category:
- Fire closure or access restriction
- Applies:
- 27 March to 31 August 2023
- Published:
- 3 May 2023 2:47pm
- ID:
- 22839
This alert applies to the following parks:
- Glass House Mountains National ParkBrisbane; Sunshine Coast
- Beerburrum and Beerwah State ForestsBrisbane; Sunshine Coast
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct a planned burn in the coming months as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests. These burns are being undertaken to help protect life and property in the event of a wildfire. Smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Peachester, Commissioners Flat and Beerburrum Areas.
Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation.
During the planned burn, Peachester State Forest will be closed to public access.
Observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers, and do not enter closed areas.
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