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Case Studies | Herbicide Policy
CFA supports the use of herbicide for fire prevention on private and public land, where it is safe and effective.
In response to changes in legislation and concerns about safety and environmental issues, CFA has developed the Herbicide Policy to provide general guidance on all CFA herbicide use.
This policy outlines issues such as safety, communication and approvals that need to be considered when CFA members use herbicide.
In addition to the Herbicide Policy, the Herbicide Use (Fire Prevention) Guideline has been developed to provide detailed guidance regarding CFA herbicide use for fire prevention.
This guideline provides detailed guidance on how and where CFA members can apply herbicide for fire prevention. It considers issues such as:
While the policy and guideline provide direction to CFA members, they also provide direction to others that use CFA members to apply herbicide for fire prevention, such as some municipalities.
The Herbicide Use for Fire Prevention Brochure is also available, which is a simple summary of the guideline for CFA members. Copies of the brochure are also available from Community Safety on 03 9262 8444.
For more information about the Herbicide Policy, Herbicide Use (Fire Prevention) Guideline or the CFA Roadside Program, contact your local CFA office or contact CFA Community Safety on 03 9262 8444.
