THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Indigenous management partners the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation will conduct a planned burn on Peel Island from Monday July 24 to 27, 2017, weather permitting.
The burn is part of the island’s annual hazard reduction and conservation management program for parks and forests.
A spokesman said that as a result, smoke might be seen in the northern areas of North Stradbroke Island.
“The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas,” the spokesperson said.
“This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.”
Motorists have been warned should smoke decrease visibility on roads.
For more information, call the Dunwich office of QPWS on 0439 455 144.
