leeuwin naturaliste national park management plan - Department of ...

Priority: 1Action 9.3.8:Annual fire prevention programs will be maintained in consultation with neighbours, local Bush FireBrigades, Shire Bush Fire Advisory Committees and the Bush Fires Board to encourage mutualcooperation in fire prevention, detection and suppression operations.Priority: OngoingAction 9.3.9:Designated public facility areas will be protected by fuel reduction burns, site design andmanagement. Where finance permits, gas barbecues will replace existing wood barbecues, and visitorswill be encouraged to use their own gas cooking appliances. Where Shires have banned cooking firesin the open air other than at designated sites, designation of barbecue sites within the Park will besought.Priority: OngoingAction 9.3.10:All buildings and residences will be maintained at a high level of fire safety.Priority: OngoingAction 9.3.11:All fires in or threatening the Park will be contained to the smallest possible areas. Fire suppressionstaff will consider the likely threat from wildfires to life, property and environmental values and thelikely impact of suppression activities on environmental values in deciding suppression strategies andtactics.Priority: OngoingAction 9.3.12:Procedures will be developed for safe evacuation and care of visitors in a fire emergency. These willbe developed in consultation with Shire Counter Disaster Committees and local State EmergencyService groups.Priority: 1Action 9.3.13:Visitors will be made aware of restrictions on the use of fire and the consequences of wildfires.Public education and awareness regarding fire risks and use will be promoted through pamphlets,signs and personal contact with district staff.Priority: 132