Community & Business
17 September, 2021
Living with the fires in Mareeba Shire
GULF Savannah NRM will hold upcoming community events for Mareeba Shire residents to talk about fires and share their knowledge and experience.
GULF Savannah NRM will hold upcoming community events for Mareeba Shire residents to talk about fires and share their knowledge and experience.
The first of these events was held in Mount Molloy in late August with presentations from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Mareeba Shire Council and Wetherby Station.
Gulf Savannah NRM Project Officer Jackie McLeod said about 30 people attended the event, to learn about Mareeba Shire’s ever-changing fire profile.
“Every year, each season, is different. We see different conditions for fire management every season,” she said.
“That’s due to increases in unpredictable seasonal conditions, and the way our environments respond to that. Land use change is a factor as well.
“It’s crucial we continue to record key principles of successful fire management in our community, adapt our strategies and work together.
“The events are opportunities for all of us to help build a more connected and better informed community.”
To register interest or enquire about event locations, please contact Jackie either via email at Jackie.McLeod@gulfsavannahnrm.org or by phoning 0449 255 344.
