We conduct fuel reduction burns (planned burns) in our bushland reserves.
Planned burns are part of our bushfire management, governed by our Bushfire Mitigation Strategy 2024 – 2033 and several Bushfire Mitigation Plans that identify key areas for fuel and hazard management.
The burns reduce vegetation fuel load and help us manage the bushfire risk to keep the community safe and protect ecological values in our reserves.
We are starting our bushfire mitigation program for spring.
Please note, planned burns are always weather dependent, with the final decision to ignite made on the day. This often occurs on short notice.
Upcoming planned burns include:
- Hobart Archers Club – 14 September, 2026 – COMPLETED
- Glebe Hill Bushland Reserve 13 – 23 – 25 September, 2026 – COMPLETED
- Glebe Hill Bushland Reserve 4 – 23 – 25 September, 2026 – COMPLETED
- Rokeby Hills Bushland Reserve – 7am to 5pm, 29 September – 1 October, 2026 – COMPLETED
After a burn takes place, trees and tree limbs in the burn area may have been impacted. Anyone entering these areas should consider their safety and be aware of this risk at all times.
Completed planned burns in 2026:
- Waverley Flora Park – 7am to 5pm daily, 19 – 24 April 2026, 31 August 2026
- Wiena Reserve – 7am to 5pm daily, 28 – 29 April 2026
- Glebe Hill Reserve – 7am to 5pm daily, 13 – 14 May 2026
Is a planned burn happening in your area?
For safety reasons, planned burns are only conducted during favorable weather conditions. Decisions about whether a burn will happen are made closer to the date. Weather conditions on the day or in the days leading up will impact whether planned burns go ahead.
Nearby residents will be informed by post closer to the planned dates.
All planned burns are registered with the Tasmanian Fire Service. These can be found at the TFS What’s Burning Now page.
Up-to-date information about current fire incidents, including fuel reduction burns, are listed at TasALERT.
Health-related guidance can also be found at What’s Burning Now. This is for anyone concerned about air quality, or people with medical conditions who may need to prepare and protect against bushfire smoke.
Our website and social media channels will be updated with any new information about planned burns and reserve closures.
Public access at burn sites
The burn area will be closed to the public, and surrounding land and nearby trails may have restricted access during the burn.
Signage at all relevant entry points will inform visitors about the restricted access, and public notices will also be installed at entrances.
Certain weather conditions may ignite flames, and smoke and ash may remain in the air. Please take care for several days following the burn.
If you have any questions or require further information call Customer Contact on 6217 9500.