REDLAND City Council plans to conduct a hazard reduction burn on Russell Island tomorrow, September 4, in the Whistling Kite Conservation Area, off Centre Road from 9am (weather permitting).
The planned burn is necessary to lessen the potential for fire by reducing fuel loads and to allow for the regeneration of native plant species.
The planned burn will only be undertaken if weather conditions are favourable and all attempts will be made to limit any smoke hazards from the work.
Anyone suffering from asthma or other respiratory conditions is encouraged to keep doors and windows closed and minimise their time outdoors.
More information on how to prepare for bushfires is available at www.redland.qld.gov.au orwww.fire.qld.gov.au.