Locals and land managers held the first in a series of workshops recently to ensure an integrated approach to bushfire risk reduction at Balmoral.
Left to right: Tasha Noss, Graeme Weaver, Jo Tully, Ben Zeeman, Martin Rowe, Kevin Griffin, Daniel Deppeler, Simon Sealey, Andy Govanstone in the foreground
Representatives from Balmoral CFA brigades, LandCare, Glenelg-Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, private landholders, Victrack, DELWP and Parks Victoria discussed a range of management issues, including vegetation management at Mathers Creek, Balmoral Recreation reserve, and roadsides. Recommendations from these workshops will be available to the community.
The next Integrated Land Management Workshop will be held on Wednesday 15 August at the Western Hotel from 10am to noon, and anyone interested is most welcome to attend.
In addition, a community working group is being formed to facilitate community involvement in the broader emergency management issues. Invitations have been posted to all residents and anyone wishing to be involved can email Sharon Mifsud at s.mifsud@cfa.vic.gov.au.
Author: Sharon Mifsud - Community Based Bushfire Management Project Officer