Planned burn within Wuthara Island National Park (CYPAL)
Closure status: A facility or feature within the park is closed
- Category:
- Fire closure or access restriction
- Applies:
- 21 February to 31 May 2024
- Published:
- 16 February 2024 2:49pm
- ID:
- 23810
This alert applies to the following park:
- Wuthara Island National Park (CYPAL)Tropical North Queensland
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will be conducting planned burns from February through May, as part of the annual hazard reduction and conservation management program for parks and forests.
Smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Wuthara Island National Park. Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigating the effects of smoke inhalation.
During the planned burn these areas are closed to public access:
·Wuthara Island eastern grasslands
Observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers, and do not enter closed areas.
Commercial tour operators and other permit or agreement holders are not permitted to enter closed areas.
Check Park Alerts regularly for updates on current park conditions.
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