PCS Prescribed Burn Implementation

["Fokker, Miriam via Canberrabirds" <>]

Hello,

 

Dependent on suitable weather and fuel moisture conditions, ACT Parks and Conservation will look to implement one small ecological burn tomorrow, Tuesday the 8^th of August:

 

FB704 Jerra Wetlands

 

Jerrabomberra Wetlands Winter Burn
Location	Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve: UBD Map 60, C3. Handy Reference 2 Dairy Rd Fyshwick;-35.315306 S, 149.161486 E
Reason for Burn	Ecological outcomes. To understand the best practice for reducing phragmites fuel load, and to understand how it responds to a cool burn before new shoots sprout in spring. To encourage native sedge growth, other native grasses and reeds, decrease weeds in the plot of reeds.
Size	<1ha	Elevation	600m
Slope	0 – 10	Aspect	S-SW, W

 

For more information and a copy of the map:

https://www.environment.act.gov.au/ACT-parks-conservation/bushfire_management/prescribed-burns

 

 

Miriam Fokker | Senior Ranger

Jerrabomberra Wetlands

ACT Parks and Conservation Service

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate | ACT Government

mobile: 0428 113 533 | email: m("act.gov.au","clare.mcinnes");" target="_blank">

Athllon Depot Cnr Athllon and Sulwood Dr FARRER | GPO Box 158 Canberra ACT 2601 | www.act.gov.au

 

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