How to Prepare Your Property

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

More information in this section

 

  Page Title Description
Clearing vegetation from house
Clearing Trees and Vegetation
Know what you can and can’t do without a permit.
Landscaped garden
Landscaping
The location, type and ongoing maintenance of vegetation within a property can significantly reduce the impact of a bushfire on any house.
Fire sprinklers on a property
Home Improvements
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.
burning off
Burning Off
Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period.
Farm fire safety
Farms
Fire management planning on farms involves protecting your assets and your people.

 

 

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