You are here:HomePlan & PrepareHow to Prepare Your Property Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfire. x (YOUTUBE 03)To view this video, please click here to view it on YouTube More information in this section Clearing Trees and Vegetation Know what you can and can’t do without a permit. Landscaping The location, type and ongoing maintenance of vegetation within a property can significantly reduce the impact of a bushfire on any house. 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 grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period. Farms Fire management planning on farms involves protecting your assets and your people. Page last updated: Thursday, 26 October 2023 1:01:33 PM