How to Prepare Your Property-OLD

Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfire.

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Landscaping-OLD

The location, type and ongoing maintenance of vegetation within a property can significantly reduce the impact of a bushfire on any house.

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Home Improvements-OLD

Anywhere embers can lodge or enter your house can start a fire. To reduce the impact of embers on your home there are some important building improvements that are recommended.

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Burning Off-OLD

Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period.

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Farms-OLD

Fire management planning on farms involves protecting your assets and your people.

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