Planned burns

Why we conduct planned burns

Our Planned Burn Program helps reduce bushfire risk in parks and reserves. By burning selected parts of parks, we can help to control the spread of bushfires.

  • Planned burns reduce the fuel hazard in bushfire-prone areas by slowly burning off undergrowth in controlled conditions that allow animals to escape.
  • Planned burns improve forest health by allowing and promoting natural regeneration of local plants.
  • Planned burns maintain bushland safety. They are only conducted under a Permit to Light, issued by Queensland Fire Department, and they are only conducted in suitable weather conditions.

A firefighter lighting a fire along a roadside

How we manage planned burns

  • We conduct planned burns when weather conditions are within the conditions detailed on the Permit to Light and to align with QFD Operation Sesbania.
  • We plan burns by considering the overall bushfire risk, safety for staff and the impact on plants and animals.
  • We use online weather forecasts to determine the most suitable day for the burn.
  • The staff that develop and conduct the planned burns are trained in conservation, land management, fire management and bushfire suppression.

A firefighter lighting a fire in bushland

How we will let you know about planned burns

  • To receive updates and notifications of proposed timing of planned burns in your area you can register with Logan Early Warning Network for alerts.
  • We send notification letters to people living in adjoining properties before any planned burn.
  • We use social media and our website to notify the community about planned burns.
  • If we postponed a burn due to poor weather conditions, we will reschedule it for the next suitable day.

If a planned burn is postponed until the next year's burn season, a new notification letter will be sent before the next years planned burn season commences.

How you can prepare for a planned burn

When you know a planned burn is happening nearby:

  • close your doors and windows
  • take washing off the line
  • limit going outside
  • drive to the conditions.

For more information about planned burns, please download the Planned burns brochure(PDF, 9MB) or visit the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.

Bushfires can spread fast. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks and effects of bushfires and house fires.

Planned burn program 2026

Suburb Reserve Location within Park Area Additional information Proposed dates Status
Priestdale Neville Lawrie Reserve(PDF, 71KB) Southwestern portion near boundary of Daisy Hill Conservation Park, bordered by fire trails. 44.2 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burns.
Berrinba Berrinba Wetlands Park(PDF, 104KB) Central portion between powerline easement to the west, northern boundary, central and southern concrete pathways. 5.7 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn.
Greenbank Spring Mountain Forest Park 1(PDF, 290KB) Portion between Ring Road, Warbler and Friarbird Break. 6.5 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn.
Greenbank Spring Mountain Forest Park 2(PDF, 290KB) Portion between Burl Break, Warbler Break and Friarbird Break. 1.2 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn.
Mundoolun Birnam Range Reserve(PDF, 2MB) Central eastern portion near William Humphries Drive, Navereno Court and Pendennis Road, bordered to the west by central Birnam Range Ridge Access trail. 44 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn.
Greenbank Bombala Reserve(PDF, 198KB) Central portion of park. 4 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn.
Munruben Wearing Park(PDF, 268KB) Western portion opposite Belinda Court and Kooringal Road. 8.5 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn.
Rochedale South Minutus Park(PDF, 93KB) Southeast portion of block between Exilis Street, Willmott Court, Danaher Drive, and central track. 3 hectares Park closed for duration of planned burn.
Stockleigh Hawkins Reserve(PDF, 283KB) Large western portion of the park bordered by internal tracks and Hawkins Road. 12.5 hectares Park closed for duration of planned burn.
Cornubia Cornubia Forest Park(PDF, 405KB) Central western portion, bordered by Escarpment Break to the north, Boxer Avenue Break to the west, Cycas Court to Boxer Avenue link track to the south, and Escarpment to Cycas Court link track to the east. 28 hectares Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn.
Park Ridge South Sycamore Reserve(PDF, 317KB) Western portion adjacent to Sycamore Road. Bordered by internal tracks. 3.4 hectares Park closed for duration of planned burn.
Greenbank Lance Road Reserve(PDF, 268KB) Western portion adjacent to Lance Road. Bordered by internal tracks. 5 hectares Park closed for duration of planned burn.
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