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Why we are seeking feedback
Wattle Range Council's Fire Prevention Officers issue permits each year to landowners wishing to burn stubble. As the process and conditions have changed over the years, we're seeking to find out what is working or not working for the community and the landowners who participate.
Background
At the end of 2024, the Limestone Coast Bushfire Management Committee formed a permit working group to implement consistent burning conditions throughout the region. This was due to climatic conditions and previous burns escaping fire breaks causing damage to neighbouring properties. Wattle Range Council Fire Prevention Officers introduced the stricter discretionary conditions for permits to ensure that stubble burns could continue in a safe manner.
2024 Conditions
2025 Conditions
Size of breaks: Eight (8) metres
Size of breaks: Eight (8) metres (no change from previous years)
Volume of water required on site: Minimum of 400L
Volume of water required on site: Minimum total 2500L over 2 vehicles
Number of people required on site: Minimum of 2 people
Number of people required on site: Minimum of 4 people
As part of the recommended changes, 2025 burning permits were issued for the entire season, with daily activation required instead of the weekly permits previously issued. This allowed the CFS to be able to map the potential fires each day to prevent false alarms and to understand what fires are burning each day and their whereabouts.
The survey will be open for feedback until 5pm Friday, 30 May 2025.
Next Steps
This feedback will be presented to the Limestone Coast Bushfire Management Committee permit working group and taken into consideration by the Wattle Range Council's Fire Prevention Officers when considering permit conditions in coming fire danger seasons.
Why we are seeking feedback
Wattle Range Council's Fire Prevention Officers issue permits each year to landowners wishing to burn stubble. As the process and conditions have changed over the years, we're seeking to find out what is working or not working for the community and the landowners who participate.
Background
At the end of 2024, the Limestone Coast Bushfire Management Committee formed a permit working group to implement consistent burning conditions throughout the region. This was due to climatic conditions and previous burns escaping fire breaks causing damage to neighbouring properties. Wattle Range Council Fire Prevention Officers introduced the stricter discretionary conditions for permits to ensure that stubble burns could continue in a safe manner.
2024 Conditions
2025 Conditions
Size of breaks: Eight (8) metres
Size of breaks: Eight (8) metres (no change from previous years)
Volume of water required on site: Minimum of 400L
Volume of water required on site: Minimum total 2500L over 2 vehicles
Number of people required on site: Minimum of 2 people
Number of people required on site: Minimum of 4 people
As part of the recommended changes, 2025 burning permits were issued for the entire season, with daily activation required instead of the weekly permits previously issued. This allowed the CFS to be able to map the potential fires each day to prevent false alarms and to understand what fires are burning each day and their whereabouts.
The survey will be open for feedback until 5pm Friday, 30 May 2025.
Next Steps
This feedback will be presented to the Limestone Coast Bushfire Management Committee permit working group and taken into consideration by the Wattle Range Council's Fire Prevention Officers when considering permit conditions in coming fire danger seasons.
