Victoria’s Bushfire Management Strategy will close for public consultation in a number of days.
Coldstream CFA have posted a link on their social media on Monday 14 August as the public consult will finish by Sunday 20 August.
The Government is seeking community feedback on the draft of Victoria’s Bushfire Management Strategy – setting the 10-year vision for bushfire management in Victoria.
Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes said we need to remain bushfire ready, and this strategy will make sure Victoria improves our fire management activities for the next decade.
Victorians live in one of the most bushfire-prone regions in the world and while fire is a natural part of many Victorian environments, major bushfire events have had devastating impacts and climate change is increasing their severity and frequency.
The draft strategy focuses on the shared responsibility of government, land and fire agencies, the community and Traditional Owners to protect the things Victorians value most from bushfire. It will help communities develop a common understanding of bushfire risk and determine the right actions to reduce that risk.
Feedback from the Victorian community will ensure the document properly reflects Victoria’s collective goals for bushfire management, creating more resilient communities.
If residents across the Yarra Ranges Shire wish to contribute they can head to the following link:
https://engage.vic.gov.au/victorias-bushfire-management-strategy
