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Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region The location and boundaries of proposed planned burn/worksites shown on the attached maps are only TABLE OF CONTENTS approximate and indicative. The precise boundary of any planned burn will be identified on site by DSE before operations begin. REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD 3

DRAFT FIRE OPERATIONS PLAN 3

SUMMARY OF 2011/12 4

HOW TO SEND US YOUR COMMENTS ON THE FIRE OPERATIONS PLAN 4

HOW TO READ THE FIRE OPERATIONS PLAN 5

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SCHEDULES 5

FAR SOUTH WEST DISTRICT 6

SCHEDULE 1: PLANNED BURNS 6 SCHEDULE 2: WORKS PROGRAM 15 SCHEDULE 3: STRATEGIC FUELBREAKS 16 SCHEDULE 4: FIRE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT 17

OTWAY DISTRICT 18

SCHEDULE 1: PLANNED BURNS 18

SCHEDULE 2: WORKS PROGRAM 29 SCHEDULE 3: STRATEGIC FUELBREAKS 30 SCHEDULE 4: FIRE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT 31

MIDLANDS DISTRICT 32 Published by the Victorian Government Department of Sustainability and Environment Melbourne, September 2012 SCHEDULE 1: PLANNED BURNS 32 44 ISBN 978‐1‐74287‐612‐2 (print) SCHEDULE 2: WORKS PROGRAM ISBN 978‐1‐74287‐613‐9 (online) SCHEDULE 3: STRATEGIC FUELBREAKS 45 SCHEDULE 4: FIRE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT 46 © The State of Victoria Department of Sustainability and Environment 2011 This publication is copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the WIMMERA DISTRICT 47 provisions of the Copyright Act 1968. SCHEDULE 1: PLANNED BURNS 47 Authorised by the Victorian Government, 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne. SCHEDULE 2: WORKS PROGRAM 58 For more information contact the DSE Customer Service Centre 136 186. SCHEDULE 3: STRATEGIC FUELBREAKS 59

IRE NFRASTRUCTURE ANAGEMENT 60 SCHEDULE 4: F I M Disclaimer SOUTH WEST REGION SCHEDULES 61 This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and SCHEDULE 5: PLANNED BURN AREAS DECLARED AS PUBLIC SAFETY ZONES 61 therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on EFERENCE REAS 62 any information in this publication. SCHEDULE 6: R A SCHEDULE 7: AMENDMENTS TO FIRE MANAGEMENT ZONES 63 www.dse.vic.gov.au

Page 2 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Regional Director’s Foreword Draft Fire Operations Plan This document contains the proposed fire prevention and preparedness works Following the Victoria Bushfire Royal Commission (2009), the Victorian to be delivered for the period 2012/13 to 2014/15 within the South West Region. Government committed to an increased planned burning program on public land to reduce fuel loads to help protect the community and environment This Plan covers all public land including all national parks, State parks and from the impact of bushfires. regional parks and all State forests. Numerous other small reserves and Crown land are also included. The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria (PV) are responsible for undertaking planned burns on public land. The area covered by this Plan is shown in Map 1. Each year DSE prepares three‐year Fire Operations Plans to identify where The Plan is prepared, and will be implemented, in accordance with the Code of planned burning and other fire prevention works will be undertaken on public Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land, Fire Management Manual land. 2.1: Fire Operations Planning and other relevant DSE Instructions, Manuals and Guidelines. The Fire Operations Plan, which applies to land managed by DSE and Parks Victoria, shows proposed activities such as: The Code of Practice for Bushfire Management on Public Land has just been  planned burns; reviewed. To access a copy of the Code, visit www.dse.vic.gov.au, DSE Home >  slashing, mowing, mulching and scrub clearing activities; and Fire & Other Emergencies > Publications & Research. The Code establishes a framework for bushfire management (including planned burning and bushfire  works to maintain existing fuelbreaks. response) on Victoria's public land. The objectives for the fire management Each Plan is prepared in consultation with communities, local councils, key zones are outlined in the Code and form the basis of this Fire Operations Plan. stakeholders, Parks Victoria, CFA and technical specialists within DSE. It should be noted that burns associated with logging regeneration as well as DSE also works with interest groups and the wider community to understand small heap and grass burns are not included in the Fire Operation Planning how planned burns may impact people and industries and to gain important process. The locations of strategic fuelbreaks are included for information local knowledge to better plan burns. only. These activities are approved via other DSE and Parks Victoria processes. The Proposed Fire Operations Plan can be viewed online and has also been Map 1: South West Region made available for viewing at the locations listed in page 4 of this document. Your comments are welcome either in writing or by email. I encourage your input into this Proposed Fire Operations Plan. The Approved Fire Operations Plan will be published in October 2012.

Laurie Dwyer, Regional Director, South West Region

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Summary of 2011/12 Viewing the Fire Operations Plan

Viewing the Plan online: Bushfires – 2011/12 You can also view proposed planned burns and other works in the Plan online through The fire season for the South West Region saw 96 fires which is significantly lower an online interactive map, downloadable PDF maps and planned burn lists at: than the 30 year average of 167 fires. This is a reflection of the wetter and cooler conditions experienced across much of the Region.  www.dse.vic.gov.au, Fire & Other Emergencies, Planned Burns and then select

Fire Operations Plans. Planned burning achievements – 2011/12 During 2011/12, 135 burns were conducted, treating an area of 33, 870 hectares. Planned burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Office locations for viewing the Plan: This Draft Fire Operations Plan includes 415 fuel reduction, ecological and other burns The Plan can also be viewed during normal business hours at the following locations: with a total planned area of 154, 683ha to be delivered over the three years. Location Address Grains Innovation Park (DPI/DSE) 110 Natimuk Road, Horsham Heywood DSE 12 Murray Street, Heywood Colac 83 Gellibrand St, Colac 3250 Sebastopol 25 Vickers St, Sebastopol 3356

How to send us your comments on the Fire Operations Plan Contact Details: All comments and suggestions about the Fire Operations Plan should be sent by email to: [email protected].

Comments may also be sent in writing to: Planned Burning – Planning Coordinator 402 Mair Street Ballarat, VIC 3550

Page 4 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Preparation of a Fire Operations Plan Regional Schedules: The development of a Fire Operations Plan involves the identification of planned Schedule 5 – Planned Burn Areas Declared as Public Safety Zones. This schedule burns and other works by DSE, Parks Victoria and other interested stakeholders. identifies areas declared under the Public on Safety Land Act 2004. Values and priorities must be balanced in the development of the Plan. including: Schedule 6 – Reference Areas. This schedule identifies Reference Areas that are adjacent to a burn, are within a planned burn area, or have a planned burn included  relevant legislation and Departmental policies relating to environmental and within their area. cultural heritage protection, and emergency management;  various Departmental fire instructions and guidelines, particularly the Fire Schedule 7 – Amendments to Fire Management Zones. This schedule lists proposed Operations Planning Manual 2.1; amendments to the Fire Management Zones.  relevant Fire Protection/Fire Management Plans; Information provided on schedules  the Code of Practice for Timber Production; District – the DSE District in which the work site is located. See Page 2 Map for  relevant Forest Management and Park Management Plans; boundaries.  biodiversity, soil, water, economic and cultural values within the District; and Burn Status – a status of ‘Proposed’ indicates that a burn is new on this Plan. Burns  environmental, cultural or economic strategies which could be impacted by the with a status of ‘Planned’ have been approved on the previous years Fire Operations Plan’s implementation. Plan. Previously approved burns may be burnt prior to the approval of this Plan. Where necessary, prescriptions for particular values maybe specified for each burn Burn Number and Name / Road Name / Address – an identifier for each burn or planned which are then incorporated into individual Burn Plans. These prescriptions are work site. reviewed annually to take into account experience from burning operations in the Location – a bearing and distance of the work site from the nearest major previous season. township/locality. Important note: Land Manager – the organisation responsible for day‐to‐day management of the works The ability to carry out burns is dependent on seasonal and local weather conditions. To site ‐ DSE (Department of Sustainability and Environment); PV (Parks Victoria); MW allow for this, planned burns from the second and third years of the Plan are considered (Melbourne Water). as contingencies for the first year. This means that a second or third year burn may be Burn Season – indicates the preferred season in which the burn will be completed. brought forward to the current year to replace a burn planned for the first year. Burn Type – indicates the purpose of the burn including fuel reduction burn (FRB), ecological burn (ECO) or forest regeneration (REG). How to read the Fire Operations Plan Fire Management Zone (FMZ) – an area of land upon which fire is managed for specific Each Fire Operations Plan consists of District Sub Plans containing a number of asset, fuel and ecological objectives. Values included in this column can be APZ ‐ Asset District Schedules, followed by Regional schedules. Protection Zone; BMZ – Bushfire Moderation Zone; LMZ ‐ Landscape Management Zone, PBEZ ‐ Planned Burn Exclusion Zone; or, NZ ‐Not Zoned. District Schedules: Grid Reference – this can be used to locate burns on maps. Schedule 1 – Planned Burns. This schedule lists planned fuel reduction, ecological Planned Burn Area – the maximum area of the work site measured in hectares (ha), and other planned burns by year for the three year period. including areas specifically excluded from disturbance. Schedule 2 – Strategic Fuelbreaks. This schedule provides an overview of strategic Distance – the maximum length of the work site measured in kilometres (km), including fuelbreaks to be constructed or maintained during the three year period. areas specifically excluded from disturbance. Fuelbreak ‐ a strip of land where vegetation has been removed or modified to reduce Schedule 3 – Mechanical Fuel Management Program. This schedule lists the the risk of fires starting and/or to reduce the rate of spread and intensity of any fire that mechanical fuel management program such as slashing or mulching. may occur in or enter the treated area. Schedule 4 – Fire Infrastructure Management. This schedule sets out fire Operation Type – the type of works planned. preparedness works that will be undertaken within the District. Annual Works – Indicates whether the works are ongoing and inspected/carried out regularly or whether works are once‐off only.

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SCHEDULE 1: Planned Burns Planned burning is one of DSEs most important fire prevention activities. It involves the controlled application of fire during periods of lower fire risk, to achieve one of three main purposes: fuel reduction, ecological management and forest regeneration. It is important to understand that planned burning operations, particularly fuel reduction burns, do not stop or eliminate the risk of bushfires. However, Victorian research, and similar information from other parts of Australia and overseas, clearly shows that fire‐fighters have a much better chance of controlling bushfires in areas where fuel reduction burns have been carried out. Approved burns in this years Plan will require ground works. Ground works will be assessed through on‐site inspections which will look at surrounding assets and planned burn objectives. Works may include pest plant controls, brushing up of existing boundaries and internal tracks and the construction or preparation of other control lines with machinery. Proposed new burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15

Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Page 6 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Proposed new burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15

Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ Year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2013/14 Mt Kincaid – Kincaid Rd 5FHE0649 3km North of Mt DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC316739 100 Richmond fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2013/14 Discovery Bay – Nobles 5FDA0647 14km East of Nelson PV Autumn Eco Introduce fire back into the landscape to LMZ WC131817 960 Rocks assist in the renewal of native grasses and orchids. Far South West 2013/14 Mt Napier – Harmans Rd 5FHE0650 6km East of North PV Winter/ Eco To promote ecological resilience in Stony LMZ WD911042 696 Byaduk Spring Rises Woodlands by manipulating the growth stage distribution. Far South West 2013/14 Poolaijelo – Sharams Rd 5FCA0594 15km NW of PV Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor East to LMZ WD135773 1110 Dergholm /Winter/ West to assist with protection of private Spring property and assets. Far South West 2014/15 Cobboboonee – Jacky 5FHE0655 14km SW of Heywood PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of sufficient BMZ WC447754 815 Swamp/Cobboboonee Rd width and continuity to reduce the spread & of bushfire. LMZ Far South West 2014/15 Annya – Myamyn Rd 5FHE0652 16km Nth of DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor East to LMZ WC575956 581 Heywood West to assist with protection of private property and assets. Far South West 2014/15 Camp Corner – Dartmoor 5FHE0653 12km NE of Dartmoor DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD353067 348 Hamilton Rd fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Cobboboonee – Cut Out 5FHE0654 14km SW of Heywood PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC413732 725 Dam Rd fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Drajurk – Martins Rd 5FCA0656 16km SW of Casterton DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD193352 1180 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Homerton – Homerton Lane 5FHE0658 10km NE of Heywood DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC652814 453 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Milltown – Hauslers Lane 5FHE0660 6km NE of Heywood DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC579796 121 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Mt Clay – Golf Course 5FHE0661 6km SE of Heywood DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor North LMZ WC581741 117 Rd/Rifle Range Rd /Spring to South to assist with protection of private property and assets (Mt Clay Sub‐ Station).

Page 7 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Proposed new burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15

Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn Year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2014/15 Mt Eccles – Natural Bridge 5FHE0662 7km SW of Macarthur PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC812863 10 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones and assist with protection of private property and assets to the South. Far South West 2014/15 Mumbannar – Smiths Rd 5FDA0664 Mumbannar DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD136057 144 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Nangeela – McGauleys Rd 5FCA0666 24km NW Casterton DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD188574 1342 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Old Caves Rd No.1 P08‐400 4km SE of Rennick DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD004097 756 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Gorae Crown Water Reserve 5FHE0657 Gorae DSE Autumn Eco To assist in weed management. Control of LMZ WC499648 2 /Spring Pittosporum and Blackberry. Far South West 2014/15 Lower Glenelg ‐ Lasletts 5FDA0659 6km Nth of Nelson PV Autumn Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ VC003952 24 the planned area to promote native grasses and the Limestone Spider Orchid. Far South West 2014/15 Mt Eccles – Thomas Block 5FHE0663 4km NW of PV Summer Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ WC815799 23 Bessiebelle the planned area to promote native grasses and to assist with the control of phalaris. Far South West 2014/15 Bay of Islands – Baileys Rd 5FWA0667 Nirranda South PV Autumn Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ XC544310 45 the planned area to promote the Metallic Sun Orchid.

Page 8 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2012/13 Nelson Township P10‐540 Nelson DSE Autumn FRB/M To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC008893 61 echani sufficient width and continuity to reduce cal the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2012/13 Woolwash / Tower Road P08‐402 10km SE of Heywood DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC598708 175 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2012/13 Portland – Nelson Rd P07‐291 9km Nth of Portland DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor North BMZ WC498635 147 to South to assist with protection of private property and assets. Far South West 2012/13 Cobboboonee – Grassy Flats 5FHE0568 18km SE of Dartmoor PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC359905 650 Rd sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2012/13 Cobboboonee – Wrights 5FHE0571 10km WNW of Gorae DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC363720 285 Swamp / Bolier Swamp Rd West sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2012/13 Corndale – Mc Combes 5FCA0619 19kmNW Casterton DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD190501 400 Track /Winter/ sufficient width and continuity to reduce Spring the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2012/13 Dergholm Tallengower Rd P10‐530 9km NE of Dergholm PV Winter/ FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD275672 261 Spring sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2012/13 Dergholm – Peters Track 5FCA0593 10km NE of PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD274701 550 Dergholm /Winter/ sufficient width and continuity to reduce Spring the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2012/13 Annya – Back Rd 5FHE0591 7km SSW of Hotspur DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC485945 514 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Annya – Noskes Rd P08‐418 2km WSW of DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC591882 230 Milltown fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Argyle Swamp – Humphries 5FCA0630 5km SE of Lake DSE Winter/ FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD091416 173 Rd Mundi Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

Page 9 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2012/13 Big Hill Rd P07‐208 Hotspur DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD395031 330 /Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Camel Track P08‐412 15km SW of PV Winter/ FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD232295 231 Casterton Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Cobboboonee – Boiler 5FHE0584 12km SW of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC442711 285 Swamp / Fish Holes Heywood fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Dartmoor – Spencers Track 5FDA0596 9km Nth of DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor North LMZ WD259103 210 Dartmoor to South to assist with protection of private property and assets to the South. Far South West 2012/13 Hamilton – Dartmoor Rd P09‐476 7km NE of Dartmoor DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD306081 600 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Lower Glenelg – Pannican 5FDA0574 16km Sth of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC218866 48 Creek Track Dartmoor fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones Far South West 2012/13 Lower Glenelg – Saunders 5FDA0575 17km SSW of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC198868 146 Track Dartmoor fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Lyons – Bourkes Rd 5FHE0592 Annya State Forest DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC434976 235 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Morton Track – Mt P09‐527 14km NW of Portland PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC381622 101 Richmond fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zone. Far South West 2012/13 Nelson ‐ River Rd 5FDA0644 NE of Nelson PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC031927 1665 /Winter/ fuel reduction which will complement Spring works in adjacent fuel management zones.

Page 10 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2012/13 North East Boundary – Mt P07‐342 15km West of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC380650 56 Richmond Portland fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Ponderosa Rd P10‐529 20km SW of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC201231 211 Casterton fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Rennick – Hutchinsons Rd 5FDA0606 25km NW of DSE Spring/ FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD014165 211 Dartmoor Autumn fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Richardsons Track No.2 P09‐481 18km SW Casterton DSE Winter/ FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD169345 165 Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Sandy Track South P09‐511 12km SW Casterton DSE Winter/ FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD213360 243 Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 The Monks P09‐513 13km SW Casterton DSE/PV Winter/ FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor North LMZ WD227318 126 Spring to South to assist with protection of private property and assets. Far South West 2012/13 Winyayung – Dunns Rd 5FHE0583 8km NNE of Hotspur DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD518097 335 /Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Portland – Point Danger 5FHE0635 Portland – Point DSE Autumn Eco/M To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ WC551506 37 Danger echani the planned area to promote coastal cal heath land and to control coast wattle and introduced Gippsland tea tree. Far South West 2012/13 Mt Clay Golf Cource Rd East P09‐469 6km SE of Heywood DSE Autumn Eco To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC604773 260 /Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Basin Track Belfast Coastal 5FWA0562 1km South of PV Autumn Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ XC140535 23 Reserve Killarney the planned area to promote the Metallic Sun Orchid.

Page 11 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2012/13 Bay of Islands – Dynon Rd 5FWA0633 7km NW of PV Autumn Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ XC583287 37 Peterborough the planned area to promote the Metallic Sun Orchid. Far South West 2012/13 Tower Hill – Fairy Island 5FWA0631 Tower Hill PV Summer Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ XC194585 2 /Autumn the planned area to promote native grasses. Far South West 2012/13 Hamilton Police Paddock 5FCA0566 Hamilton DSE Autumn Eco/M To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ WD906213 7 echani the planned area to promote native cal grasses and assist with the control of phalaris. Far South West 2012/13 Baileys Rocks P07‐339 10km NW of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD157732 7 Dergholm fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2012/13 Dorodong – Hennigs Rd 5FCA0598 26km NW of DSE Winter/ Eco To promote ecological resilience in LMZ VD986797 650 Dergholm Spring Heathy Woodland by manipulating the growth stage distribution. Far South West 2013/14 Cobboboonee – Baggate Rd 5FHE0600 13km SE of Dartmoor PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC348949 370 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2013/14 Cobboboonee – Inkpot Rd 5FHE0639 20km West of PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC355870 745 Heywood sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2013/14 Cobboboonee – T&W/Boiler 5FHE0601 6km NW of Gorae DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor East to BMZ WC939707 311 Swamp Rd West West to assist with protection of communities to the South. Far South West 2013/14 Dergholm – Fords Rd 5FCA0614 12km NE of DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD279723 362 Dergholm sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2013/14 Drik Drik – Brown T Rd 5FDA0623 11km SSE Dartmoor PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC251919 70 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2013/14 Gorae – Jennings/Jarrets Rd 5FHE0603 4km WNW of DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC501709 378 Heathmere fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

Page 12 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2013/14 Hotspur – Pines Rd P08‐409 3km NW of Hotspur DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD467041 1080 /Spring fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2013/14 Mumbannar – Mumbannar 5FDA0604 15km WSW of DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC134980 40 Wanwin Rd No.2 Dartmoor fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2013/14 Wanwin – Wilson Hall Track 5FDA0624 11km NE of Nelson PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC109923 440 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2013/14 Annya Loftus Rd 5FHE0578 13km NNW of DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor East to LMZ WC503911 296 Heywood West to assist with protection of private property and assets. Far South West 2013/14 Annya Loop Rd 5FHE0611 12km NNW of DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor East to LMZ WC529911 509 Heywood West to assist with protection of private property and assets to the South. Far South West 2013/14 Bully Ranges No.2 P07‐329 8km SE of Dartmoor PV Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor East to LMZ WC056907 183 West to assist with protection of private property and assets to the South. Far South West 2013/14 Cobra Killuc North Block 5FWA0632 9km N Hexham PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ XD527005 36 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones and to assist in the promotion of native grasses. Far South West 2014/15 Nelson – North Nelson Rd 5FDA0622 3km N Nelson PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC000922 261 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2014/15 Gorae – Holmes Rd South 5FHE0602 4km SW of Gorae DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WC453645 53 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Far South West 2014/15 Corndale – Long Lead Track 5FCA0581 22km West of DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD140437 366 Casterton sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire.

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District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Far South West 2014/15 Tarragal – Portland Airport 5FDA0570 5km NE of Cape PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC380582 59 Bridgewater fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Wanwin – Mill Swamp Track 5FDA0586 14km SW Dartmoor PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC168898 709 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Far South West 2014/15 Mumbannar ‐ Wanwin Rd 5FDA0665 Mumbannar DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC140973 61 No.3 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zone. Far South West 2014/15 Hotspur – Hotspur 5FHE0620 4km NE of Hotspur DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor East to LMZ WD521056 224 Grassdale Rd West to assist with protection of private property and assets to the South. Far South West 2014/15 Hotspur – Lyons Hotspur Rd 5FHE0609 4km SW of Hotspur DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC462997 307 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zone. Far South West 2014/15 Heathmere – Rifle Range Rd 5FHE0599 3km SE of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC580680 142 Heathmere fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zone. Far South West 2014/15 Drik Drik – Browns Lane 5FDA0597 6km SSE Dartmoor PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WC251970 51 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zone. Far South West 2014/15 Red Hill Swamp P10‐534 13km Nth of PV Autumn Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ WD251143 84 Dartmoor the planned area to promote native grasses. Far South West 2014/15 Bats Ridge P07‐124 8km West of PV Spring Eco To modify the vegetation structure across LMZ WC435566 15 Portland the planned area to promote native grasses and the Limestone Spider Orchid. Far South West 2014/15 Nolans Creek Rd ‐ Dergholm P09‐524 3km W of Dergholm PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD239645 300 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zone. Far South West 2014/15 Dorodong – Dorodong 5FCA0617 20km NW of DSE Autumn Eco To promote ecological resilience in LMZ WD034764 440 Nature Conservation Dergholm Heathy Woodland by manipulating the Reserve growth stage distribution.

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SCHEDULE 2: Works Program Non‐burning methods of fuel management such as slashing, pruning, mulching or other operations (such as ploughing, mulching or rolling) may be more appropriate or practical in certain areas. For example, fuel on small areas or blocks located within townships may be treated mechanically, where burning is impractical. These methods may also be more suitable in certain vegetation types.

The works program may also identify the construction of temporary access tracks, control lines and fuelbreaks. After the planned burn is conducted these fuelbreaks are rehabilitated to the standards required by the Code of Practice for Timber Production (DSE, 2007).

Proposed New Mechanical Fuel Management Works for 2012/13 – 2014/15. Fire Works Annual Works Grid Locality Works Name Works Type Management Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Reference Zone Realignment of Mc Calman’s Track to the North. Nangeela – Mc Glenelg Track currently runs through private property. No LMZ WD168559 DSE 2.5km Calman’s Track Realign to public boundary. Mulching and removal of Sweet Pittosporum Bolwarra – Hawkins Glenelg 5FHE700 along the southern boundary near private No BMZ WC527624 PV 1km Lane property

Ongoing Mechanical Fuel Management Works for 2012/13 – 2014/15. Note these works have been displayed in previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. Fire Works Annual Works Grid Locality Works Name Works Type Management Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Reference Zone Clear back verges and encroaching vegetation of The Dartmoor internal and external tracks and boundary Catchment area has Dartmoor between public and private land interface to 852km of non Far South West District Management Area Various standards required, (Mechanical and Manual). Yes BMZ & LMZ 5E&5D DSE & PV burning works. Clear back verges and encroaching vegetation of The Heywood internal and external tracks and boundary Catchment area has Heywood between public and private land interface to 806km of non Far South West District Management Area Various standards required, (Mechanical and Manual). Yes BMZ & LMZ 5E&5D DSE & PV burning works. Clear back verges and encroaching vegetation of The Casterton internal and external tracks and boundary Catchment area has Casterton between public and private land interface to 1483 km of non Far South West District Management Various standards required, (Mechanical and Manual). Yes BMZ & LMZ 5E&5D DSE & PV burning works.

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SCHEDULE 3: Strategic Fuelbreaks The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria are working together to establish and maintain a network of strategic fuelbreaks to expand the protection of communities, forests and parks from the threat of bushfire. A strategic fuelbreak is a strip of land where vegetation has been modified to reduce the amount of fuel available to burn during a bushfire. Strategic fuelbreaks are an important tool for fire management on public land. They provide a fuel‐reduced area from which to conduct back burning ahead of an approaching bushfire or during DSE’s planned burning season. Machinery is used to clear vegetation generally within a 15‐20 metre wide strip. In some instances this width could be up to 40m. Existing roads and tracks are considered part of the clearing. Where possible, overstorey trees are retained to provide shading and connection between the trees for wildlife and landscape values. Strategic fuelbreak construction is included on this Fire Operations Plan for information only; it is approved via a separate DSE planning process.

Proposed New Strategic Fuelbreak Works for 2012/13 – 2014/15.

Road or Location Name Locality Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) No new strategic fuelbreak works are proposed for the Far South West District

Ongoing Annual Strategic Fuelbreak Works for 2012/13 – 2014/15. Note these works have been displayed in previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. Road or Location Name Locality Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) Annual maintenance using tractors and Various locations. Lower Glenelg National Park (LGNP) slashers, mulcher, grader/dozer where Landscape Management Zone (LMZ) 58.2 required.

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SCHEDULE 4: Fire Infrastructure Management DSE maintains a network of infrastructure across public land to assist in fire detection and suppression which includes fire towers, helipads, airstrips and water points. Ongoing Annual Fire Infrastructure Management Works 2012/13 Infrastructure Type Location or Road Name Locality Grid Reference Operation Type Land Manager Airstrips Springbank Rd Casterton WD319377 General maintenance, slashing and vegetation management. DSE Helipads Bonds Street Heywood WC546805 General maintenance, slashing and vegetation management. Airport Rd Dartmoor WD209047 DSE Springbank Rd Casterton WD319377 Water Points There are 208 Water Points in various locations Far South West N/A Sign maintenance, cleaning, vegetation management. DSE/PV across the Far South West District Fire Towers Annya, Mt Clay, Balrook, Chetwynd, Corndale. Far South West N/A General maintenance and servicing of building and equipment. DSE/PV

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2012/13 Carlisle River ‐ Hargreaves 5OGE0017 10km South West of PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC050227 1376.1 Track Carlisle River sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire.

Otway 2012/13 Forrest ‐ Ridge Road 5OFO0026 6km West of Forrest DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC296317 809.1 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Forrest Otway 2012/13 Jancourt ‐ Barlow Rd 257/01 9.5km Nth Simpson PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ XC941469 344.6 diversity within the Tall Mixed Forest(Eastern).

Otway 2012/13 Jancourt ‐ Timboon Colac 257/02 6.5km Nth Simpson PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ XC920437 216.3 Rd diversity within the Tall Mixed Forest(Eastern).

Otway 2012/13 Eumeralla ‐ Browns Road 5OAN0039 3km East of Anglesea DSE Spring FRB To enhance the learning outcomes of the LMZ BT569468 2.5 PFF training camp and to decrease the bushfire risk of the Eumeralla Scout Camp.

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2013/14 Carlisle River ‐ Wall Skinner 5OGE0028 5km North of Carlisle DSE Autumn FRB At a landscape level provide fuel reduced BMZ YC086351 677.3 Access River areas of sufficient width & continuity that will reduce the spread & intensity of bushfire within the BMZ for Carlisle River & critical water infrastructure. Otway 2013/14 Gerangamete ‐ Link Track 5OFO0030 7km North West of PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC310381 305.2 Forrest sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire Otway 2013/14 Separation Creek ‐ Dollar 5OLO0035 Separation Creek PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC529208 27.5 Drive sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire Otway 2013/14 Wye River ‐ Valley Road 5OLO0029 South of Wye River Private Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BM YC511194 17.1 property sufficient width and continuity to reduce Z the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Wye River Otway 2013/14 Pennyroyal ‐ Pennyroyal 5OFO0028 6km South of Deans PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC526377 716.5 Track Marsh fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2013/14 Cooriemungle ‐ Flora 5OPC0008 Cooriemungle PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ XC822347 350.4 Reserve diversity within the Forby Forest EVD. Otway 2013/14 Simpson ‐ Tomahawk Creek 5OPC0007 6km East of Simpson PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ XC992356 437.6 Road diversity within the Forby Forest and Tall Mixed Forest (Eastern) EVDs. Otway 2013/14 Eumeralla ‐ Centre Road 5OAN0040 3km East of Anglesea DSE Spring FRB To enhance the learning outcomes of the LMZ BT570466 1.5 PFF training camp and to decrease the bushfire risk of the Eumeralla Scout Camp. Otway 2014/15 Barongarook ‐ Langdons 5OFO0035 12km NW of Forrest DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC306438 748.7 Road fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Barongarook ‐ Scout Camp 5OFO0036 11km NW of Forrest DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC290421 34.2 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2014/15 Forrest ‐ King Creek 5OFO0032 3.5km NE of Forrest PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC400347 267.7 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Forrest ‐ Seven Bridges 5OFO0033 4km North of Forrest DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC383370 65.2 Road fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Gellibrand ‐ Gellibrand 5OGE0029 5.5km West of PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC155322 420.7 Valley Road Gellibrand fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Kawarren ‐ Burtons Lookout 5OGE0031 3km North of DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC250405 248.1 Kawarren fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Kennett River ‐ Kennett 5OLO0038 Kennett River PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC470168 528.1 Ridge Road sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Kennett River Otway 2014/15 Tomahawk Creek ‐ 5OGE0032 5.5km SW of DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC099417 997.3 Murnanes Track Irrewillipe fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Kennedys Creek ‐ Fords 5OPC0012 6.5km SW of DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ XC896232 91.8 Road Kennedys Creek fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Aireys Inlet ‐ Iron Bark Spur 5OAN0032 7km NW of Aireys PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ BT416429 894.5 Track Inlet fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Aireys Inlet ‐ Loves Track 5OAN0033 4km NW of Aireys PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT450422 365.2 Inlet sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Moggs Creek and Aireys Inlet

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2014/15 Aireys Inlet ‐ Ridge Road 5OAN0034 Aireys Inlet Private Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BM BT456398 41.9 property sufficient width and continuity to reduce Z the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Moggs Creek and Aireys Inlet Otway 2014/15 Anglesea ‐ Alcoa Fire Dam 5OAN0035 2km NW of Anglesea PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT531474 22.4 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Anglesea Otway 2014/15 Anglesea ‐ Betleigh Street 5OAN0043 Anglesea Township PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BM BT551464 16.6 sufficient width and continuity to reduce Z the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Anglesea Otway 2014/15 Anglesea ‐ Dusty Miller 5OAN0036 3.5km N of Anglesea PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT554488 110.2 Track sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Anglesea Otway 2014/15 Anglesea ‐ Ellimatta Road 5OAN0037 Anglesea Township PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT555459 16.8 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Anglesea Otway 2014/15 Big Hill ‐ Mairs Road 5OLO0032 7.5km NE of Lorne PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT402360 5.7 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Big Hill Otway 2014/15 Deans Marsh ‐ Seaview 5OLO0037 6km SE of Deans DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC547406 458 Road Marsh fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Eastern View ‐ Golf Links 5OAN0038 6km West of Aireys PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT413390 330 Road Inlet sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Eastern View and Aireys Inlet Otway 2014/15 Lorne ‐ Erskine 246/02 2km NW of Lorne PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC567325 313.1 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2014/15 Lorne ‐ Golf Club 5OLO0033 2km North of Lorne DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC592321 27.1 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Lorne Otway 2014/15 Lorne ‐ Teddys Lookout 5OLO0034 Lorne Township COM Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC596285 20.8 OTHER sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Lorne Otway 2014/15 Pennyroyal ‐ Wickham Track 5OFO0024 6km East of Barwon DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YC480364 738.2 Downs fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2014/15 Devondale ‐ Atkinson Creek 5OPC0013 8km West of Lavers PV Autumn Eco To provide growth stage diversity within LMZ XC998170 841.2 Hill the Heathlands EVD Otway 2014/15 Forrest ‐ Caspers Access 5OFO0034 2km NW of Forrest DSE Autumn Eco To provide growth stage diversity within LMZ YC356351 95.9 the Heathland/Tall Mixed Forest (Eastern) EVDs Otway 2014/15 Gellibrand ‐ Jacksons Track 5OGE0030 5.5km SE of DSE Autumn Eco To provide growth stage diversity within LMZ YC255288 731.7 Gellibrand the Foothils Forest and Moist Forest EVDs

Otway 2014/15 Separation Creek ‐ Jamieson 5OLO0036 4.5km North of PV Autumn Eco To provide growth stage diversity within LMZ YC535250 815.8 Track Separation Creek the Foothils Forest and Moist Forest EVDs

Otway 2014/15 Port Campbell ‐ Sharps 5OPC0011 3km West of Port PV Autumn Eco To provide growth stage diversity within LMZ XC704236 85.1 Road Campbell the Coastal and Heathland EVDs Otway 2014/15 Eumeralla ‐ Old Chapel Road 5OAN0041 3km East of Anglesea DSE Spring FRB To enhance the learning outcomes of the LMZ BT573471 2.7 PFF training camp and to decrease the bushfire risk of the Eumeralla Scout Camp. Otway 2014/15 Point Addis ‐ Surf Coast 5OAN0042 6.5km NE of Anglesea PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ BT606488 196.9 Walk diversity within the Grassy/Heathy Dry Forest and Coastal EVDs; And to reduce the bushfire risk to Jan Juc/Torquay by developing fuel reduced areas capable of reducing the spread and power of bushfire.

Page 22 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2012/13 Aireys Inlet ‐ APZ Ridge 5OAN0016 2km West of Aireys National Autumn FRB Manage fuel hazards adjacent to and in APZ BT457388 2.6 Candling Inlet Park close proximity to communities and infrastructure to reduce the radiant heat and short distance spotting potential of bushfires Otway 2012/13 Point Addis – APZ Jarosite 5OAN0015 5.7km NE Anglesea PV Autumn FRB Manage fuel hazards adjacent to and in APZ BT594491 8.9 Candling close proximity to communities and infrastructure to reduce the radiant heat for properties around Jarosite Road Otway 2012/13 Wye River ‐ Cassidy Access 5OLO0004 Wye River Private Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC510206 115.6 Tk Property sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Wye River and Separation Creek Otway 2012/13 Wye river ‐ Kennett Wye 5OLO0009 1km Nth Kennett PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC486183 426.6 Jeep Tk River sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Wye River and Kennett River Otway 2012/13 Wye River ‐ Wye Tk 5OLO0003 Nth Wye River Private Autumn FRB Manage fuel hazards adjacent to and in BMZ YC512205 12.1 close proximity to communities and infrastructure to reduce the radiant heat for Wye River Otway 2012/13 Carlisle River‐Pipeline Rd 5OGE0009 4km WNW of Carlisle DSE Autumn FRB At a landscape level provide fuel reduced BMZ YC051315 56 Sth River areas of sufficient width & continuity that will reduce the spread & intensity of bushfire within the BMZ for Carlisle River & critical water infrastructure. Otway 2012/13 Forrest ‐ Cemetery 5OFO0025 2km North of Forrest DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC377355 92.5 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Forrest. Otway 2012/13 Forrest ‐ Turner Dr 5OFO0002 1km W Forrest DSE Autumn FRB At a landscape level provide fuel reduced BMZ YC356321 172.9 areas of sufficient width & continuity that will reduce the spread & intensity of bushfire within the BMZ for Forrest.

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District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2012/13 Kennedys Creek ‐ Bones 5OGE0018 3km East of Kennedys PV Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor south BMZ XC994251 268.5 Track Creek west of the Carlisle River township and other critical infrastructure. Otway 2012/13 Kennett River ‐ Cassidy Dr 5OLO0015 Nth Kennett River PV Autumn FRB To provide a fuel reduced zone that, BMZ YC490168 8.7 together with Asset Protection Zone works, will provide a greater level of fire protection to human life, property & highly valued assets vulnerable to damage by bushfire around & within Kennett River. Otway 2012/13 Kennett River ‐ Point 5OLO0010 0.5km SW Kennett PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC479155 81.5 Hawdon River sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Kennett River and Grey River

Otway 2012/13 Kennedys Creek ‐ 5OGE0019 5.5km South West of DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ XC903237 98.1 Princetown Road Kennedys Creek fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Otway 2012/13 Bambra ‐ Paddys Swamp 26600001 2.5km East of Bambra DSE Autumn Rege Remove slash from silvicultural works and BMZ YC603491 41.2 Firewood Coupe nerat create a receptive seedbed for ion germination/regeneration LEMS Otway 2012/13 Aireys Inlet ‐ Breakfast Ck 267/01 6km NW Aireys Inlet PV Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor north BMZ BT419475 1122.4 of the Aireys Inlet township.

Otway 2012/13 Anglesea – East Wormbete 5OAN0024 5km East of Bambra DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor north BMZ BT390499 382.3 Creek Rd of the Aireys Inlet township.

Otway 2012/13 Anglesea ‐ Golf Club 5OAN0025 Anglesea Township Alcoa Spring FRB Manage fuel hazards adjacent to and in BMZ BT529458 11.5 Lease ‐ close proximity to communities and leased by infrastructure to reduce the radiant heat Golf Club for Anglesea Otway 2012/13 Anglesea ‐ Whites Tk 196/12 1.5km W Anglesea PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT502439 192.5 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Anglesea.

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District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2012/13 Eastern View ‐ Clark Spur Tk 5OAN0010 3km WNW Eastern PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT394386 628.1 View sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Aireys Inlet and surrounding townships Otway 2012/13 Lorne ‐ Old Coach Rd 5OLO0006 2km Nth Lorne National Summer FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC581336 139.5 Park sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to the East of Lorne Otway 2012/13 Devondale ‐ Nariel Creek 5OPC0006 4.5km South West of PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ XC969146 225.6 Devondale diversity within the Tall Mixed Forest (Eastern) and Heathland EVD. Otway 2012/13 Glenaire ‐ Dinosaur Cove 5OAB0001 2km West of Glenaire PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ YC094061 324.6 diversity within the Coastal, Heathland and Tall Mixed Forest EVDs. Otway 2012/13 Devondale ‐ The Boulevard 5OPC0002 3km West of PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ XC954194 135.3 Devondale diversity within the Tall Mixed Forest (Eastern). Otway 2012/13 Ocean Grove ‐ Centre Tk 197/05 Nth Ocean Grove PV Summer Eco To encourage appropriate species LMZ BT835638 19.3 composition, provide protection to Ocean Grove and develop fuel reduced areas of sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of wildfire Otway 2012/13 St Leonards ‐ Edwards Point 197/02 Sth St Leonards PV Autumn Eco To reduce overall biomass and to LMZ BT994697 26.4 WR encourage assemblage of appropriate species.

Otway 2012/13 St Leonards ‐ Salt Lagoon 197/01 Nth St Leonards PV Autumn Eco To reduce overall biomass and to LMZ BT993737 14.4 NCR encourage assemblage of appropriate species. Otway 2012/13 Inverleigh ‐ McMillians Lane 5OCO0005 7.5km South West of DSE Autumn Eco To provide conditions for the LMZ YC624735 2.4 East Inverleigh establishment of native grasses

Otway 2012/13 Bambra ‐ Deans Marsh 263/01 Bambra DSE Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ YC581517 57.3 Winchelsea Rd diversity within the Tall Mixed Forest (Eastern) EVD.

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District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2012/13 Bellarine ‐ Box Thorn Heaps 5OBE0002 Bellarine PV Autumn Wind Management of pest plants NZ BT989698 0.001 rows / Heap s Otway 2012/13 Moggs Ck ‐ The Glen 5OAN0007 1km Nth Moggs Ck Private Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of NZ BT443398 33 Property sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Moggs Creek and Aireys Inlet Otway 2013/14 Anglesea ‐ APZ Harvey 5OAN0027 Anglesea Township PV Autumn FRB Manage fuel hazards adjacent to and in APZ BT527440 12.4 Candling close proximity to communities and infrastructure to reduce the radiant heat and short distance spotting potential of bushfires Otway 2013/14 Carlisle River ‐ Larsons Rd 5OGE0011 3.8km NW of Carlisle DSE Autumn FRB At a landscape level provide fuel reduced BMZ YC069327 242.6 River areas of sufficient width & continuity that will reduce the spread & intensity of bushfire within the BMZ for Carlisle River & critical water infrastructure. Otway 2013/14 Forrest ‐ Birregurra Forrest 5OFO0027 4km North East of DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC388367 27 Road Forrest sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Forrest. Otway 2013/14 Forrest ‐ Titchs Tk 5OFO0029 South of Forrest Barwon Spring FRB To provide fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC369322 52.6 Water sufficient width & continuity that will reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection for Forrest & critical water infrastructure. Otway 2013/14 Gellibrand ‐ Rifle Range 5OGE0024 2km South West of PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC193315 148.6 Track Gellibrand sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire, south west of Gellibrand township Otway 2013/14 Kawarren ‐ Yahoo Creek 5OGE0023 5km North of DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC217398 348.4 Gellibrand sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire, North of Gellibrand township

Page 26 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2013/14 Kennedys Creek ‐ 5OGE0027 5.5km East of PV Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor south BMZ YC019264 241.9 Westwicks Road Kennedys Creek west of the Carlisle River township and other critical infrastructure. Otway 2013/14 Tomahawk Creek ‐ East 5OGE0016 10km North West of DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC145405 962.5 West Road Gellibrand sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Otway 2013/14 Wye River ‐ Wye Road 5OLO0030 North of Wye River PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC506223 697.3 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Wye River and Separation Creek Otway 2013/14 Anglesea ‐ Gum Flats Rd 267/02 10 km NW of DSE Spring FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor north BMZ BT437522 573.9 Anglesea of the Aireys Inlet and Anglesea townships. Otway 2013/14 Anglesea ‐ Shiney Eye Tk 196/10 2.5km Nth Anglesea PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT539493 103.5 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Anglesea. Otway 2013/14 Big Hill ‐ Big Hill Tk 5OLO0016 4km SSW Eastern PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC614360 371.6 View sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Big Hill and surrounding settlements Otway 2013/14 Lorne ‐ Saint George 5OLO0027 1km West of Lorne PV Summer FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC572299 87.2 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Lorne Otway 2013/14 Lorne ‐ Sheoak Picnic 5OLO0031 2km South of Lorne PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YC578278 322.4 Ground sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Lorne Otway 2013/14 Moggs Ck ‐ Moggs Ck Tk 5OAN0008 Eastern View PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BT429387 76.2 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Eastern View and Moggs Creek.

Page 27 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Otway 2013/14 Cape Otway ‐ Blanket Bay 5OAB0002 11km South West of PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ YB224981 384.8 Apollo Bay diversity within the Tall Mixed Forest EVD.

Otway 2013/14 Carlisle River ‐ Tuckers 5OGE0025 3km South East of PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ YC126268 769.1 Orchard Road Carlisle River diversity within the Foothill Forest EVD.

Otway 2013/14 Forrest ‐ West Barwon 5OFO0031 2km South of Forrest PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ YC370283 1488.8 diversity within the Foothill Forest EVD.

Otway 2013/14 Simpson ‐ Coradjil Heaps 5OPC0004 5km South of PV Winter Wind Management of pest plants LMZ XC952325 7 Simpson rows / Heap s Otway 2013/14 Lower Gellibrand ‐ Old 5OPC0009 3.5km South East of PV Autumn Eco To provide growth stage diversity within LMZ XC916094 449.7 Coach Road Princetown the Coastal EVD Otway 2013/14 Port Campbell ‐ Deaneys 5OPC0010 East of Port Campbell PV Autumn Eco To provide landscape growth stage LMZ XC748231 22.1 MSO diversity within the Coastal EVD. To reduce overall biomass and to encourage the recruitment of the Metallic Sun Orchid Otway 2013/14 Moggs Creek ‐ Boyd Avenue 5OAN0029 1km North of Moggs Private Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of NZ BT443392 46.4 Creek property sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire and provide protection to Moggs Creek and Aireys Inlet

Otway 2014/15 There are no previously identified planned burns for 2014/15

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Proposed New Mechanical Fuel Management Works 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Works Annual Works Grid Locality Works Name Works Type Management Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Reference Zone There are no new mechanical fuel management works currently proposed in the Otway District.

Ongoing Mechanical Fuel Management Works 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Works Annual Works Grid Locality Works Name Works Type Management Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Reference Zone There are no ongoing mechanical fuel management works currently scheduled in the Otway District.

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Proposed New Strategic Fuelbreak Works 2012/13 – 2014/15

Locality Road or Location Names Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) No new strategic fuelbreak works are proposed for the Otways District.

Ongoing Annual Strategic Fuelbreak Maintenance Works 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note these works have been identified in previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. Locality Road or Location Names Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) Maintenance of existing strategic fuel breaks and asset protection zones using tractors with slashers and/or reach arm mowers as required Strategic Fuelbreak / Asset Various Various locations across the District. 259.75 according to vegetation growth rates and local weather conditions. Protection Zone

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Ongoing Annual Fire Infrastructure Management Works 2012/13 – 2014/15 Infrastructure Type Location or Road Name Locality Grid Ref. Operation Type Land Manager Helipad Forest Street Colac YC277528 General maintenance DSE/Private Water Points Various Otways N/A Sign maintenance, cleaning, vegetation management DSE/PV Fire Towers Peters Hill, Mt Cowley & Crowes Otways N/A General maintenance and servicing of building and equipment DSE/PV

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2012/13 Daylesford – Chatfield Av 5MDA0020 Daylesford COM Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU461624 35.3 Council protection to human life, property and highly valued assets in Daylesford. Midlands 2012/13 Bacchus Marsh ‐ Blackwood 5MBM0013 7.1km N Bacchus PV Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU703363 307 Range Marsh appropriate to meet requirements of the flora community. Midlands 2012/13 Skipton – Skipton Common 5MSE0029 NE of Skipton COM Autumn Eco To provide conditions to establish native NZ YD080276 100 Other grasslands and increase the biodiversity and to provide an area of fuel reduction to protect Skipton. Midlands 2013/14 Ballarat – Glen Park Rd 5MSE0019 6km N Ballarat PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YD564423 109 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Beaufort – Bet Bet Ck 5MBE0004 7kmkm W Lexton DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YD180710 168 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Trentham – Countess and 5MDA0036 Trentham DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU644537 138.8 Yankee sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Hepburn – Yandoit Tk 5MDA0022 7km NW of Hepburn DSE Spring Eco To create a mosaic of burn coverage LMZ BU408719 841 appropriate to meet the requirements of the Heathy Dry Forest EVC.

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2013/14 Trentham – Coopers 5MDA0011 10 km SW Trentham DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU550535 199 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2013/14 Lal Lal ‐ Falls 5MYY0007 Lal Lal COM Summe Eco To provide conditions for the NZ BU385286 22.9 Other r establishment of native grassland species at reduced densities to increase inter tussock spacing within 12 months of burning. Midlands 2014/15 Beaufort – Cemetery Rd 5MBE0012 10km NE of Beaufort DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ YD170612 160 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2014/15 Beaufort – Dawson Rock Rd 5MBE0016 Buangor North DSE Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage BMZ XD994711 371 appropriate to meet requirements of Herb‐rich Foothill forest EVC and to develop fuel reduced to reduce the spread of fire and to protect assets around Lookout Hill. Midlands 2014/15 Blakeville – Pipe Tk 5MDA0010 3km SE of Blakeville DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU559453 476 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Buangor – Boundary Track 5MBE0001 Buangor North PV Spring Eco To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD959671 238 9 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Daylesford ‐ Humbug 5MCR0011 3km NW of PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU433648 87 Daylesford sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Enfield – South Powerlines 5MSE0025 1.5km N Staffordshire DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YD402216 445 Reef sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Greendale – Whisky Tk 5MBM0011 5 km NE Greendale PV Spring FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor north BMZ BU642440 937 of Greendale township and to build on protection works in adjacent asset protection zone. Midlands 2014/15 Hepburn – Sailors Ck 5MDA0035 Hepburn PV Spring FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor to BMZ BU448653 26.5 reduce the spread of fire and to control weed infestations, provide conditions for establishment of native species.

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2014/15 Macedon – Mulachy Rd 5MMA000 5.2km WSW Macedon DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU793537 211 9 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Smythesdale – Hillcrest Rd 5MSE0026 1.5km WNW DSE Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic BMZ YD353309 260 Smythesdale protection to human life, property and highly valued assets in the Smythesdale community. Midlands 2014/15 Trentham – Blighs Rd 5MDA0038 3km W Trentham DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU596590 160 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Bannockburn – Bushland 5MSE0022 3km W Bannockburn COM Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BT491858 52 Other appropriate to meet requirements of Plains Grassy Woodlands EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Beaufort – Camp Hill Rd 5MBE0013 Beaufort North DSE Spring FRB To encourage the growth of native LMZ YD117615 28.5 species and control weeds and to develop fuel reduced areas of sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Beaufort – Sanderson Rd 5MBE0010 Mt Cole DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ YD005688 425 fuel reduction appropriate to meet requirements of Herb‐rich Foothill forest EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Beaufort – Little Wimmera 5MBE0017 Beaufort North DSE Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ YD000735 317.9 Tk North appropriate to meet requirements of Herb‐rich Foothill forest EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Creswick ‐ Petticoat 5MCR0012 3km S Creswick PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ YD561496 135 fuel reduction appropriate to meet requirements of Grassy Dry Forest EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Enfield – Flemmings Rd 5MSE0024 3km SE Enfield DSE Spring FRB To build on protection works in adjacent LMZ YD492170 429 asset protection zone. Midlands 2014/15 Haddon – Haddon Common 5MCR0016 Haddon PV Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ YD415363 43 appropriate for the area. Midlands 2014/15 Lal Lal ‐ Anderson Rd 5MSE0020 Lal Lal DSE Spring FRB To build on protection works in adjacent LMZ BU384228 180 asset protection zone. Midlands 2014/15 Lara – Middle Rd 5MYY0006 5 km N Lara PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BT715970 55 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2014/15 Mt Bunniyong 5MSE0028 Mt Buninyong COM Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ YD581286 33.7 Other appropriate to meet requirements of the EVC and to reduce fuel loads around the Fire Tower. Midlands 2014/15 Mt Lonarch – Tower Rd 5MBE0009 11km N of Raglan DSE Autumn Eco To reduce overall biomass and to LMZ YD077733 148 encourage assemblage of native species. Midlands 2014/15 Trentham ‐ Countess 5MDA0033 Trentham DSE Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU631557 477 appropriate to meet requirements of the Shrubby Foothills Forest EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Trentham – Old Blackwood 5MDA0037 Trentham DSE Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU621535 372 Rd appropriate to meet requirements of the Shrubby Foothills Forest EVC, and to create irregular areas of fuel reduction. Midlands 2014/15 Allendale ‐ Railway 5MCR0015 Smeaton Other Spring Eco To provide conditions for the NZ YD591597 5.9 establishment of native grassland species at reduced densities to increase inter tussock spacing within 12 months of burning.

Page 35 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2012/13 Blackwood ‐ Blackwood 5MBM0006 Blackwood PV Summer FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU620485 103 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets in Blackwood. Midlands 2012/13 Blackwood – Simmons Reef 5MDA0013 Blackwood DSE Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU610497 15 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets Simmons Reef and Blackwood. Midlands 2012/13 Blackwood – St Erth 5MDA0001 Blackwood DSE Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU607491 56 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets in Blackwood. Midlands 2012/13 Daylesford – Cornish Hill 5MDA0012 Daylesford Uncatego Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU474626 9.99 rised protection to human life, property and Public highly valued assets in the Daylesford Land township. Midlands 2012/13 Daylesford – Rings Rd 5MDA0016 Daylesford PV Summer FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU451634 21 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets in Daylesford. Midlands 2012/13 Daylesford – Vic Park 5MDA1323 1km SW Daylesford DSE Summer FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU459615 20 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets. Midlands 2012/13 Macedon – Braemar 5MMA0005 MT Macedon PV Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU855622 54 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets including Mt Macedon and Braemar College. Midlands 2012/13 Macedon – Loch Rd 5MMA0001 Macedon PV Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU851579 35 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets around Mt Macedon. Midlands 2012/13 Anakie – Reids Tk 5MBM0002 15 km SE Ballan PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU600185 140 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2012/13 Blackwood – Barrys Reef 5MDA0005 Blackwood DSE Spring FRB To develop a fuel reduced area with BMZ BU602513 55 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire and to build on protection works in the adjacent APZ around Barrys and Simmons Reef.

Page 36 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2012/13 Buninyong – Hitchcock Rd 5MSE0004 1km NW of Buninyong Bushland Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YD542299 3 Reserve sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire and to reduce overall biomass and to encourage assemblage of native species. Midlands 2012/13 Creswick – Lincoln Gully 5MCR0002 Creswick PV Spring FRB To build on protection works in adjacent BMZ YD585507 149 asset protection zone. Midlands 2012/13 Daylesford – Doctors Gully 5MCR0004 Daylesford PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduces areas of BMZ BU462658 19 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire, which will complement works in APZ providing protection for assets in Daylesford and Hepburn. Midlands 2012/13 Daylesford – East St Quarry 5MDA0018 Daylesford DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduces areas of BMZ BU477609 11 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire, which will complement works in APZ providing protection for assets in Daylesford. Midlands 2012/13 Linton – Possum Gully 5MSE0011 5km N Linton DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YD270300 265 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2012/13 Macedon – MT Macedon 5MMA0003 Mt Macedon PV Summer FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU850600 282 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire and to provide protection to the Mt Macedon area. Midlands 2012/13 Macedon – Police Paddocks 5MMA0002 Macedon PV Summer FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU836555 12 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2012/13 Trentham – Burnt Bridge S3 5MKT0010 Trentham DSE Spring FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research BMZ BU645550 13 site. Midlands 2012/13 Trentham – Lyonville 5MDA0006 2 km N Lyonville DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU580605 144 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2012/13 Trentham – Miller Cutting 5MDA0015 1 km N Newbury DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU614567 116 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2012/13 Trentham – Yankie Mine 5MDA0014 3km S Trentham DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU612520 299 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire.

Page 37 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2012/13 Ballan ‐ Barkstead S3 5MKT0008 10 km N Ballan DSE Spring FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU430463 4 site. Midlands 2012/13 Ballan ‐ Blakeville 5MDA0017 1km NW Blakeville DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor north LMZ BU515465 115 and west of the Blakeville Community to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2012/13 Ballan ‐ Blakeville S3 5MKT0003 10 km N Ballan DSE Spring FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU510450 16 site. Midlands 2012/13 Beaufort – Buckingham Ck 5MBE0001 Mt Cole DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ XD944746 541 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2012/13 Beaufort – Cosmopolitan Tk 5MBE0002 16km N Beaufort DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ YD135702 410 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2012/13 Blackwood ‐ Pumphouse 5MDA0007 8 km W Blackwood DSE Autumn Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU554499 1090 appropriate to meet requirements of Shrubby Foothills Forest EVC and to provide a mosaic of fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2012/13 Creswick – Niggl Rd 5MSE0008 Creswick DSE Spring FRB To build on protection works in adjacent LMZ YD595530 198 asset protection zone. Midlands 2012/13 Daylesford – Musk S3 5MKT0009 10km S Daylesford DSE Spring FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU497510 11 site. Midlands 2012/13 Enfield – Parkinsons Rd 5MSE0002 Enfield DSE Spring FRB To build on protection works in adjacent LMZ YD498206 114 asset protection zone. Midlands 2012/13 Glenlyon – Kangaroo S3 5MKT0011 5km W Glenlyon DSE Spring FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU605667 37 site. Midlands 2012/13 Lal Lal – Stokes Lane 5MSE0010 4 km E Lal Lal DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU406260 33 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2012/13 Lara ‐ Western Plantation 5MYY0001 5 km N Lara Regional Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BT704940 45 Park fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

Page 38 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2012/13 Macedon – Diggers Tk 5MDAL006 12 km WSW Macedon DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU710495 1963 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2012/13 Macedon – Mt Charlie 5MMA0004 1.5km NW Mt Charlie PV Summer Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU933583 23 appropriate to meet requirements of Lowland and Herb‐rich Foothill Forest EVCs. Midlands 2012/13 Mt Egerton – Ballark Rd 5MSE0005 Mt Egerton DSE Autumn Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU435298 18 appropriate to meet requirements of a Herb‐rich Foothill Forest EVC. Midlands 2012/13 Rokewood – Illabarook 5MCR0001 12km NW Rokewood PV Summer Eco To provide conditions for the LMZ YD326115 5 Grassland establishment of native grasses. Midlands 2012/13 Trentham – Blue Mountain 5MDA0004 5km S of Trentham DSE Autumn Eco To reduce overall biomass and to LMZ BU608541 12 encourage assemblage of native species. Midlands 2012/13 Beaufort – Buangor Water 5MBE0005 Buangor Dept of Spring FRB To reduce fuel hazards while helping to NZ XD926624 2.8 Reserve Education control minor woody weed infestations and provide conditions for the establishment of native species. Midlands 2013/14 Ballarat – Greenhill Rd 5MSE0015 Mt Clear Water Autumn FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ YD552330 35 Authority protection to human life, property and highly valued assets around Greendale, Dales Creek and Blackwood. Midlands 2013/14 Ballarat – Dead Horse Gully 5MSE0003 Ballarat DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YD565432 132 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Ballarat – Shuttleworth Rd 5MSE0001 8 km NE Ballarat DSE Spring FRB To build on protection works in adjacent BMZ YD566454 303 asset protection zone. Midlands 2013/14 Bullengarook – Jackson Ck 5MDA0024 2km NW DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU786509 99 Bullengarook sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Greendale – Nolan Tk 5MDA0029 8km NE Greendale PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ BU666456 796 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2013/14 Hepburn – Blowhole Rd 5MCR0009 2km W of Hepburn PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU444669 204 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire.

Page 39 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2013/14 Hepburn – Dry Diggings 5MDA0009 5km N of Daylesford PV Autumn FRB To build on protection works in adjacent BMZ BU479689 79 asset protection zone. Midlands 2013/14 Hepburn – Sailors Falls 5MCR0006 4km SW Daylesford PV Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor South BMZ BU449596 89 West of the township of Daylesford. Midlands 2013/14 Langi Ghiran – Sandpit Tk 5MCR0008 12km NE of Buangor PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD841713 101 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Macedon ‐ Ash Wed 5MDAL005 9km WSW Macedon DSE Spring FRB To develop a fuel reduces area of BMZ BU770530 857 Regrowth sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Macedon – Christies Rd 5MMA0006 Macedon PV Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic BMZ BU812564 22 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets around Macedon. Midlands 2013/14 Smythesdale – Vermont Rd 5MSE0012 1km SE Smythesdale DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ YD384282 456 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Trentham – Burnt Bridge A3 5MKT0006 Trentham DSE Autumn FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research BMZ BU644550 12 site. Midlands 2013/14 Trentham – Old Lyonville Tk 5MDA0019 2km W Newbury DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU587563 211 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Anakie – Bruisbane Tk 5MBM0001 10km N Anakie PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU625170 307 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2013/14 Bacchus Marsh – Goodmans 5MBM0008 9 km SW PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU731430 1200 Creek Bullengarook fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2013/14 Ballan – Barkstead A3 5MKT0004 Ballan DSE Autumn FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU428462 2 site. Midlands 2013/14 Ballan – Blakeville A3 5MKT0001 Ballan DSE Autumn FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU512446 19 site. Midlands 2013/14 Beaufort – Granite Tk 5MBE0006 9 km W Lexton DSE Spring FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor west LMZ YD151688 213 of the Lexton township and to create a mosaic of burn coverage appropriate to meet the requirements of the Grassy Dry Forest EVC.

Page 40 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2013/14 Blackwood – Golden Point 5MBM0009 Blackwood PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ BU642489 221 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire and to create a mosaic of burn coverage appropriate to meet the requirements of Shrubby Foothills and Heathy Dry Forest, while protecting the riparian areas. Midlands 2013/14 Blackwood – Paradise Tk 5MDA0032 5km SW of DSE Spring Eco To create a mosaic of burn coverage LMZ BU586456 142 Blackwood appropriate to meet the requirements of Shrubby Foothills Forest. Midlands 2013/14 Buangor – Wallaby Caves 5MBE0007 8km N of Buangor PV Autumn Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ XD949707 267.4 Rd appropriate to meet requirements of the Heathy Dry Forest / Rocky Outcrop Shrubland EVCs. Midlands 2013/14 Creswick – Jackass Rd 5MCR0007 3km SE of Creswick N/A Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ YD587529 130 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2013/14 Daylesford – Musk A3 5MKT0007 10km SE Daylesford DSE Autumn FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU496505 22 site. Midlands 2013/14 Glenlyon – Kangaroo A3 5MKT0002 5km NW Trentham DSE Autumn FRB Ongoing monitoring at FESA research LMZ BU603663 21 site, burnt every 3 years in Autumn. Midlands 2013/14 Glenlyon – Huttons Lane 5MDA0030 5km SE of Glenlyon DSE Autumn Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU602650 485 appropriate to meet requirements of Herb‐rich Foothill Forest EVC. Midlands 2013/14 Inverleigh – Carrah Tk 5MYY0002 4 km N Inverleigh PV Spring Eco To provide conditions for the LMZ BT400813 143 establishment of native woodland species within two years of the burn. Midlands 2013/14 Lancefield – Reillys Rd 5MMA0007 8km NW Lancefield DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU903757 89 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones and be appropriate to the Herb‐rich Foothill Forest EVC. Midlands 2013/14 Lara – Cressy Gully 5MYY0004 10 km N Lara PV Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BT755983 117 appropriate to meet requirements of open Acacia Woodland.

Page 41 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2013/14 Meredith – Bangamie 2 5MSE0014 Mt Mercer DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU363041 53 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2013/14 Meredith – Boondaroo Nth 5MYY0003 8km W Lethbridge PV Autumn Eco To provide conditions for the LMZ BT403950 49 establishment of native grassland species at reduced densities to increase inter tussock spacing within 12 months of burning. Midlands 2013/14 Mt Egerton – Tip 5MSE0016 1km S Mt Egerton DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ BU450306 50 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire and to encourage the growth of native species. Midlands 2013/14 Mt Egerton – Water Tank 5MSE0017 Mt Egerton DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas to reduce LMZ BU442312 4 the spread of fire and protect valued assets including the water pump station and Mt Egerton. To establish and encourage the growth of native species. Midlands 2013/14 Smythesdale – Monkey 5MSE0013 4km SE Smythesdale DSE Spring FRB To build on protection works in adjacent LMZ YD389239 834.7 Gully Rd asset protection zone. Midlands 2013/14 Trentham – Flume Tk 5MDA0027 8km W of Trentham DSE Spring Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BU544612 797 appropriate to meet requirements of Shrubby Foothill Forest EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Daylesford – Table Hill 5MDA0021 Daylesford COM Autumn FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU457627 32.8 Council protection to human life, property and highly valued assets in Daylesford. Midlands 2014/15 Hepburn – Forest Ave 5MDA0025 1km E of Hepburn COM Autumn FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ BU467669 16 Council protection to human life, property and highly valued assets. Midlands 2014/15 Anakie – Hut Rd 5MBM0007 2 km N Steiglitz PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ BU522059 116 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2014/15 Barkstead – Dredge Trk 5MDA0028 2km NW of Barkstead DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU395509 664 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire.

Page 42 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Midlands 2014/15 Daylesford ‐ Blackjack 5MCR0003 2km WSW Daylesford PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ BU447613 248 fuel reduction appropriate to meet requirements of Grassy Dry Forest EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Glenlyon – Wallaby Rd 5MDA0003 5km S of Glenlyon DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU554634 256 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Hepburn – Middleton Hill 5MDA0026 4km E of Hepburn DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ BU496676 109 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of fire. Midlands 2014/15 Daylesford – Langdons Hill 5MDA0034 5km SW Daylesford DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU427550 656 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2014/15 Glenlyon – Loddon River 5MDA9998 Glenlyon Local Autumn FRB To reduce fuels and provide conditions LMZ BU560691 3 Governm for the establishment of native grassland ent CoM in densities at least double than present within 2yrs of burning. Midlands 2014/15 Inverleigh – Bakers Lane 5MYY0005 Inverleigh PV Autumn Eco To create a mosaic burn coverage LMZ BT386837 101 appropriate to meet requirements of Manna Gum EVC. Midlands 2014/15 Lal Lal – Chalkmine Rd 5MSE0006 Lal Lal DSE Spring FRB West section ‐ To provide an irregular LMZ BU404238 154.7 mosaic of areas of fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. East section ‐ To build on protection works in adjacent asset protection zone and complete operation commenced 2011. Midlands 2014/15 Lal Lal ‐ Champion Hill 5MSE0021 6km SE Lal Lal DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU415240 120 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Midlands 2014/15 Macedon – Firth Rd 5MDAL007 13km WSW Macedon DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ BU730531 1514 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

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Proposed New Mechanical Fuel Management Works 2013/14 – 2014/15 Works Annual Works Fire Management Locality Works Name Works Type Grid Reference Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Zone

Ballarat 203‐227 Lal Lal St 5MID1213W Groom No YD538371 DSE 2

Ongoing Annual Mechanical Fuel Management Works 2013/14 – 2014/15 Note these works have been identified in previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. Works Annual Works Fire Management Locality Works Name Works Type Grid Reference Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Zone

Various Various 5MID1213W Slashing, Brush cutting, Grooming, Spraying Yes Refer to maps Various DSE / PV 367.1

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Proposed New Strategic Fuelbreak Works for 2013/14 – 2014/15 Road or Location Name Locality Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) No new Strategic fuelbreak works are proposed for the Midlands District

Ongoing Annual Strategic Fuelbreak Works planned for 2013/14 – 2014/15 Note these works have been identified in previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. Road or Location Name Locality Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) Various Various Surface grading and verge maintenance Various 193.7

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Infrastructure Type Location or Road Name Locality Grid Reference Operation Type Land Manager

Detection Lookout 8 locations across the District Various Various General maintenance and servicing of building and equipment DSE

Water points Multiple locations across the District Various Various Sign maintenance, cleaning, vegetation management DSE & PV

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

Indicative Burn Land Burn Burn Grid Planned Burn District Burn Name Location Land Management Objective FMZ year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2012/13 Ararat – Bridal Hill 5WAS0014 3 Km NW Ararat PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD695754 34 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire North of Ararat. Wimmera 2012/13 Stawell – Wildcat Hill 5WAS0015 Stawell Township PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD584960 22 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2012/13 Little Desert – Barneys Tk 5WNW0012 21 Km SE Kaniva PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ WE290550 4612 Complex sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfires across the burn area to protect habitat for threatened fauna species (in particular Malleefowl) and maintain viable populations of all flora & fauna species occurring within the LMU Wimmera 2012/13 Grampians – Victoria Point 5WGR0035 20 Km NE Cavendish PV Autumn Eco To bring fire age class distribution closer LMZ XD111501 3675 to the distribution identified through Draft Greater Grampians Fire Ecology Strategy BPU 7&8. Wimmera 2013/14 Edenhope – Laidlaw Ave 5WSW000 Edenhope Township PV Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ WE249017 8 8 protection to human life, property and assets within Edenhope.

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2013/14 Little Desert – Central Block 5WNW0019 12Km NW Goroke PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WE376448 247 South sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2013/14 Stawell – Abattoir Rd 5WAS0016 3Km W Stawell DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD554981 13 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2013/14 Grampians LMB – Red Rock 5WGR0016 22Km WSW Halls Gap PV Autumn Eco Use planned fire to maintain a diversity of LMZ XD150790 4510 growth stages as per the Draft Greater Grampians Fire Ecology Strategy BPU 6. Wimmera 2013/14 Nurcong – Lears Rd South 5WSW0039 7Km NW Mitre PV Autumn Eco Create a fuel reduced area to limit the LMZ WE635381 16 spread of Bushfire within the Nurcong NCR to provide protection of Malleefowl habitat. Wimmera 2014/15 Harrow – Edgars Rd 5WSW004 1Km NW Harrow DSE Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ WD522878 6 0 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets within Harrow Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians – Henham Tk 5WGR0038 10Km SW Halls Gap PV Autumn FRB To limit the spread of large scale bushfires BMZ XD324770 2447 by reducing bark and elevated fuels on the North West aspects of the Serra Range to reduce spotting. Wimmera 2014/15 Deep Lead – Three Jacks Rd 5WAS0003 2Km N Stawell PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD574996 47 sufficient width and continuity to reduce /LMZ the size and intensity of bushfires occurring North of Stawell. Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians – Chimney Pots 5WGR0014 26Km NE Cavendish PV Autumn FRB Use low intense fire in the grassy heathy LMZ XD120630 2543 dry forest to reduce fuel hazard and thereby protect the mature Tall Mist Forest from large scale, high intensity bushfire Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians – Jimmys Creek 5WGR0037 8Km E Mirranatwa PV Autumn FRB To initiate reduction of fuel hazard in the LMZ XD336589 3231 Rd 2006 Mt Lubra fire affected area with the long term aim to reduce the spread of large scale Bushfires between Jimmy Creek and Yarram Gap. Wimmera 2014/15 Little Desert – Central Block 5WNW002 18Km S Nhill PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ WE573600 36 East 0 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire.

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Note: The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2014/15 Nurcong – Lears Rd North 5WSW000 7Km NW Mitre PV Autumn FRB Create a fuel reduced area to limit the LMZ WE636383 18 6 spread of bushfire within the Nurcong Reserve to provide protection of Malleefowl habitat. Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians – Serra Road 5WGR0042 19Km SW Halls Gap PV Autumn Eco Reduce the likelihood of large areas of LMZ XD301685 845 single growth stage of Heathland in BpU 9 of the Greater Grampians Fire Ecology Assessment Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians LMB – Fortress 5WGR0039 30Km NNE Cavendish PV Autumn Eco Reduce the size and severity of bush fires LMZ XD140690 6965 Thackery Complex Part 2 in the escarpment area by using planned fire in the EVD`s that require fire throughout the escarpment to create a mosaic of fuel reduced areas.

Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2012/13 Pomonal ‐ Pomonal Heaps 5WGR9998 Pomonal ‐ Township PV Spring Windr Burn multiple heaped piles APZ XD427824 1 ows / (approximately 6) of vegetation in the Heaps township of Pomonol Wimmera 2012/13 Halls Gap ‐ Heaps 5WGR9999 Halls Gap Township PV Spring Windr Burn multiple heaped piles of vegetation BMZ XD349898 1 ows / in the township of Halls Gap including 6 Heaps heaps near HG Hotel, 10 heaps in HG North to South, 11 Heaps near HG Police Station and 6 heaps in the Bellfield Township area Wimmera 2012/13 Ararat – Hawk Track 5WAS0005 1.5 Km W Ararat PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD688725 56 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2012/13 Grampians – Mt Sturgeon 5WGR0019 4 Km NW Dunkeld PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD167339 236 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of wildfire and assist protection to Dunkeld township

Page 49 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2012/13 Grampians – Oslers Tk 5WGR0009 7 Km N Halls Gap PV Spring FRB To provide a strategic fuel reduced area BMZ XD360960 480 of sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread and severity of large landscape scale bushfires running from the north into Halls Gap. Wimmera 2012/13 Grampians – Plantation 5WGR0010 5 Km N Halls Gap PV Autumn FRB To provide a strategic fuel reduced area BMZ XD340960 283 Escarpment of sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread and severity of large landscape scale bushfires running from the north into Halls Gap. Wimmera 2012/13 Little Desert – South Break 5WNW000 11 Km N NEUARPUR PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WE093433 168 West Block 5 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2012/13 Stawell ‐ Emmersons 5WAS0012 3 Km NW Stawell DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ XD574991 22 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2012/13 Stawell – Mary Street 5WAS0013 Stawell Township DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD567977 2 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2012/13 Stawell – Oliver Rd 5WAS0011 1 Km NE Stawell DSE Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic BMZ XD603983 18 protection to human life, property and highly valued assets for Stawell Wimmera 2012/13 Bogolara – Fergusons 5WSW0023 21 Km S Edenhope DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD211827 207 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2012/13 Glenisla – Red Rock Rd 5WGR0034 8 Km NE Glenisla DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ XD115844 232 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2012/13 Grampians ‐ Griffin South 5WGR0036 16 Km NE Dunkeld PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ XD246468 131 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

Page 50 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2012/13 Jilpanger – Block 2 5WSW0018 13 Km NW CLEAR PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE665170 201 LAKE fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2012/13 Little Desert – Jacobs Tk 5WNW0011 26 Km SW Kaniva PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ WE168496 1700 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfires across the burn area to protect habitat for threatened fauna species (in particular Malleefowl) and maintain viable populations of all flora & fauna species occurring within the LMU. Wimmera 2012/13 Morea ‐ Munns 5WSW0020 14 Km SSE MINIMAY PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE210250 105 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC. Wimmera 2012/13 Morea – Tuckers Tk 5WSW0024 24 Km N Edenhope DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE270262 270 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2012/13 Murrays – Dwonga Tk 5WSW0019 19 Km NE Edenhope DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE320180 121 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2012/13 Murrays – Link Tk 5WSW0021 17 Km N Edenhope DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE280190 98 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2012/13 Poolaijelo – Mosquito Creek 5WSW0014 14 Km SE Edenhope DSE Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD146875 1762 Tk fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2012/13 Tallageria – Aspley Rd 5WSW0022 8 Km S Mimimay PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE152289 112 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC

Page 51 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2012/13 Minyip – Petering St Pimelia 5WNW0013 Minyip Township DSE Spring Eco To reduce overall biomass and to LMZ XE423644 9 encourage recruitment of the Wimmera Rice Flower (pimelia). Wimmera 2013/14 Aspley – Langkoop Rd 5WSW0035 1 Km S Aspley PV Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ WE066080 6 protection to human life, property for Apsley. Wimmera 2013/14 Arapiles Tooan – Coutts 5WSW0031 17km SW Natimuk PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of BMZ WE695245 131 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC. Wimmera 2013/14 Ararat – Red Hill Circuit 5WAS0010 5km NNW Ararat PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XD686760 57 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2013/14 Deep Lead – Fraser Rd 5WAS0001 3Km NW Stawell PV Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ XE557006 108 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2013/14 Grampians ‐ Wartook North 5WGR0013 11Km NNW Halls Gap PV Autumn FRB To treat the overall fuel hazard and BMZ XD320970 818 spotting potential while reducing the likelihood of high severity fires along riparian zones in the Wartook Basin. Wimmera 2013/14 Harrow – Golf Course North 5WSW0037 2.5Km NW Harrow DSE Spring FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD521890 25 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire near the township of Harrow. Wimmera 2013/14 Richardsons – Richardsons 5WSW0028 18km NE Edenhope DSE Autumn FRB To develop a fuel reduced corridor on the BMZ WE432073 172 Track South East side of Richardsons State Forest, adjacent to a Pine Plantation. Wimmera 2013/14 Waits – Maryvale Tk 5WSW0026 7Km W Ozenkadnook DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WE348219 375 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of wildfire. Wimmera 2013/14 Arapiles Tooan – Issacsons 5WSW0030 10km SW Mitre PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE607318 46 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on RTBC habitat. Wimmera 2013/14 Black Range – Rees Rd 5WGR0026 15Km SE Toolondo DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD917926 490 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

Page 52 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2013/14 Booroopki – Clarrie 5WSW0033 18Km W Goroke DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE236361 45 Chastons Rd fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2013/14 Connewirrecoo – Kadnook 5WSW0012 13Km SE Edenhope DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD380880 1400 Rd fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2013/14 Deep Lead – Centre Track 5WAS0008 5km N Stawell PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ XE571016 58 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones Wimmera 2013/14 Dunneworthy – Hospital 5WAS0004 4km NNE Ararat PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas LMZ XD726761 51 Block of fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2013/14 Jilpanger ‐ Block 1 5WSW0034 13.5km NE PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE625150 79 Wombelano fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on RTBC habitat and protect seed crop for RTBC. Wimmera 2013/14 Kanagulk – Jim McDonalds 5WSW0011 10Km E Douglas DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE750000 1083 Rd fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2013/14 Little Desert – Bee Keepers 5WNW0017 30km NW Natimuk PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ WE620530 4794 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfires across the burn area to protect habitat for threatened fauna species (in particular Malleefowl) and maintain viable populations of all flora & fauna species occurring within the LMU Wimmera 2013/14 Little Desert – Lizard Park 5WNW000 13km S Kaniva PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE236604 36 9 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones.

Page 53 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2013/14 Little Desert – Mcabes Hut 5WNW0021 11km SSE Gerang PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas, (tying in LMZ WE805630 250 Gerung with recent bush fire to the south), of sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2013/14 Little Desert – McDonalds 5WNW0016 15km S Lawloit PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ WE420540 6705 Highway sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfires across the burn area to protect habitat for threatened fauna species (in particular Malleefowl) and maintain viable populations of all flora & fauna species occurring within the LMU Wimmera 2013/14 Rocklands – McRae Track 5WGR0031 2Km E/SE Cherrypool DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ XD012911 2089 fuel reduction, focusing on higher fuel load vegetation (Heathy Woodland), to mitigate the spread of large scale bushfires. Wimmera 2013/14 Rocklands – Rocklands 5WGR0030 14Km ENE Balmoral DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD883805 273 Cherrypool Rd West fuel reduction, focusing on higher fuel load vegetation (Heathy Woodland), to mitigate the spread of large scale bushfires. Wimmera 2013/14 Shrives – Shrives Rd 5WSW0032 6km WSW Douglas DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE585002 139 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2013/14 Grampians LMB – Ming 5WGR0020 29Km N/NE Cavendish PV Autumn Eco Use planned fire to maintain a diversity of LMZ XD060700 3689 Ming growth stages as per the Draft Greater Grampians Fire Ecology Strategy BPU 6 , and to develop fuel reduced areas of sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire to; decrease the likelihood of single growth stage of fresh water wetlands: and prevent loss of canopy and feed source for arboreal mammals in adjacent areas (BPU4).

Page 54 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2014/15 Aspley – Aspley Common 5WSW0010 Aspley Township PV Spring FRB To provide a high level of strategic APZ WE070090 9 protection to the township of Apsley Wimmera 2014/15 Claude Austin – Rigbys Rd 5WGR0027 8Km E Balmoral DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD830769 157 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire. Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians – Picaninny 5WGR0012 3km N Dunkeld PV Autumn FRB To treat the elevated and bark hazard on BMZ XD180350 195 the western slopes of the Serra Range to reduce the likelihood of ember showers off Serra Range into the township of Dunkeld. Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians ‐ Wartook South 5WGR0011 6km N/NW of Halls PV Autumn FRB To treat the overall fuel hazard and BMZ XD310930 2191 Gap spotting potential while reducing the likelihood of high severity fires along riparian zones in the Wartook Basin Wimmera 2014/15 Rocklands – Fergusons 5WGR0018 7.7Km E Glendinning DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of BMZ WD945709 313 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfire through the landscape. Wimmera 2014/15 Arapiles Tooan ‐ Dickersons 5WSW0005 21Km SW Natimuk PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE640241 60 Rd fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2014/15 Arapiles Tooan – North 5WSW0004 5Km SE Gymbowen PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE567310 97 West fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2014/15 Douglas – Boko Lake 5WSW0027 Douglas Township DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE646012 2 fuel reduction around Boko Lake. Wimmera 2014/15 Durong – Spoolies Tk 5WSW0036 14 km SSW Edenhope DSE Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD197890 826 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2014/15 Jilpanger – Hectar Hallam 5WSW0025 12 Km N Douglas PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE655131 913 Tk fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC

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District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2014/15 Kanagulk – Edgewood Rd 5WSW0013 13Km NNE Balmoral PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WD807888 234 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2014/15 Little Desert – Koonik Track 5WNW0014 10km N Goroke PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ WE430470 650 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfires across the burn area to protect habitat for threatened fauna species (in particular Malleefowl) and maintain viable populations of all flora & fauna species occurring within the LMU Wimmera 2014/15 Little Desert – Phillips Track 5WNW000 20km S Nhill PV Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ WE534611 1820 4 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the spread of bushfires across the burn area to protect habitat for threatened fauna species (in particular Malleefowl) and maintain viable populations of all flora & fauna species occurring within the LMU Wimmera 2014/15 Moyston – Mason 5WAS0017 1.6Km W Moyston PV Spring FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ XD549700 15 fuel reduction which will complement works in adjacent fuel management zones. Wimmera 2014/15 Tallageria – Brippick Trk 5WSW0038 6km SSE Neuarpur PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE074272 130 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2014/15 Tallageria – West Block 5WSW0007 6km SSW Neuarpur PV Autumn FRB To provide an irregular mosaic of areas of LMZ WE042276 177 fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC Wimmera 2014/15 Taylors Lake – Fischers Rd 5WSW0002 7Km SE Drung Drung DSE Autumn FRB To develop fuel reduced areas of LMZ XE230295 10 sufficient width and continuity to reduce the size and intensity of bushfires. Wimmera 2014/15 Arapiles Tooan ‐ Banksia 5WSW0003 12Km WSW Natimuk PV Autumn Eco To provide conditions for the LMZ WE725302 143 reestablishment of Banksia which are senescing and require fire for regeneration

Page 56 of 63 Draft 2012/13 – 2014/15 Fire Operations Plan – South West Region Continued ‐ Existing Planned Burns for 2012/13 – 2014/15 Note: These burns have been identified through previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. The years identified for burns are indicative only and will be changed due to weather conditions and operational requirements.

District Indicative Burn Name Burn Location Land Burn Burn Land Management Objective FMZ Grid Planned Burn year Number Manager Season Type Reference Area (ha) Wimmera 2014/15 Beear – Hallams Road 5WGR0024 17Km N Cavendish DSE Autumn Eco To bring fire age class distribution closer LMZ WD930640 770 to the idealised distribution identified through Greater Grampians fire ecology study. Wimmera 2014/15 Grampians – Rosea Track 5WGR0015 9Km SW Halls Gap PV Spring Eco To manipulate vegetation structure to LMZ XD270840 909 provide key feed species for Rock Wallabies and provide protection from landscape scale bush fires. Wimmera 2014/15 Kalinger – Bates Lake Tk 5WSW0015 9Km S Gymbowen DSE Autumn Eco To bring the fire age class distribution LMZ WE510205 2188 closer to the distribution identified through Fire Ecology Assessments and provide an irregular mosaic of areas of fuel reduction which will reduce impact of bushfires on habitat and seed crop for RTBC. Wimmera 2014/15 King Swamp – Drung Jung 5WNW0015 13Km NE Horsham DSE Autumn Eco To provide conditions for the LMZ XE194420 24 Rd establishment of native grasses and herbs in densities at least double than present within 5 years of burning. Wimmera 2014/15 Marnoo – Creswick Swamp 5WNW000 6km N Marnoo PV Autumn Eco Provide an environment which allows for LMZ XE703445 12 2 the recruitment of Turnip Copperburr (Sclerolaena napiformis)

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Proposed New Mechanical Fuel Management Works 2013/14 – 2014/15 Works Annual Works Fire Management Locality Works Name Works Type Grid Reference Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Zone

Little Desert – Central Block Various Track slashing No BMZ / LMZ Various PV 336 km Little Desert – West Block Various Track slashing No BMZ / LMZ Various PV 263 km Little Desert – East Block Various Track slashing No BMZ / LMZ Various PV 349 km

Ongoing Annual Mechanical Fuel Management Works 2013/14 – 2014/15 Note these works have been displayed in previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. Works Annual Works Fire Management Locality Works Name Works Type Grid Reference Land Manager Area (ha) Number (Yes/No) Zone

Various Various Slashing Yes APZ / BMZ Various DSE/PV 494ha Slashing , Grading, or Track Clearing as Various Various required Yes BMZ / LMZ Various DSE/PV 4590 km

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Proposed New Strategic Fuelbreak Works for 2012/13 – 2014/15.

Road or Location Name Locality Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) No new Strategic fuelbreak works are proposed for the Wimmera District

Ongoing Annual Strategic Fuelbreak Works for 2012/13 – 2014/15. Note these works have been displayed in previous FOP’s and are provided here for information purposes only. Road or Location Name Locality Operation Type Fire Management Zone Distance (km) Pines Rd (Grampians SF) Grampians National Park Slashing BMZ 2.9 Muirfoot Track (Black Range SP) Black Range State Park Slashing LMZ 10.6 Halls Gap entrance Grampians National Park Slashing APZ 1.5 Billywing plantation Grampians National Park Slashing LMZ 8.7

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SCHEDULE 4: Fire Infrastructure Management DSE maintains a network of infrastructure across public land to assist in fire detection and suppression which includes fire towers, helipads, airstrips and water points. Fire Infrastructure Management Works 2012/13 Infrastructure Type Location or Road Name Locality Grid Reference Operation Type Land Manager DSE / PV / CFA & Southern Fire Tower Various Various Various Annual maintenance of facilities & upgrades if required Grampians Shire Airbases and Various Various Various Annual maintenance of facilities & upgrades where necessary DSE Helipads Audit water levels annually, clean out where appropriate and Water points Various Various Various DSE & Parks Victoria ensure vehicle access

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SCHEDULE 5: Planned Burn Areas Declared as Public Safety Zones The following planned burns have the burn area declared as a Public Safety Zone under section 4(1) of the Safety on Public Land Act 2004. It is an offence to remain in a declared Public Safety Zones between 1st October 2012 and 30th September 2013 if requested to leave the area by an officer authorised under the Safety on Public Land Act 2004.

No Public Safety Zones are intended to be declared in this Region

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SCHEDULE 6: Reference Areas The following planned burns have Reference Areas that are adjacent to a burn, are within a planned burn area, or have a planned burn included within their area. This schedule will be provided to the Reference Area Advisory Committee for review.

Area Comment Burn Size of Burn Burn Affected (eg. Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended / District Burn Name Reference Area Name FMZ Area Reference Number Type (ha) Within Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended / Actively (ha) Area (ha) Burning within Reference Area) Otway Aireys Inlet – Iron Bark Spur Tk 5OAN0032 Painkalac Creek FRB BMZ 894 311 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Otway Pennyroyal – Pennyroyal Tk 5OFO0028 Aquila Creek FRB BMZ 716 243 243 Actively Burning within Reference Area Otway Forrest – Ridge Rd 5OFO0026 Porcupine Creek FRB BMZ 809 422 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Otway Carlisle River – Hargreaves Tk 5OGE0017 Crinoline Creek FRB BMZ 1376 315 315 Actively Burning within Reference Area Otway Simpson – Tomahawk Ck Rd 5OPC0007 Tomahawk Creek Eco LMZ 437 568 88 Actively Burning within Reference Area Otway Jancourt – Barlow Rd 257/01 Carpendeit Eco LMZ 344 444 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Otway Cooriemungle – Flora Reserve 5OPC0008 Cooriemungle Eco LMZ 350 100 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Otway Gerangamete – Link Track 5OFO0030 Porcupine Creek FRB BMZ 305 422 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Otway Jancourt – Timboon Colac Road 257/02 Carpendeit Eco LMZ 216 444 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Midlands Daylesford ‐ Musk A3 5MKT0007 Musk Creek FRB LMZ 22 74 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Midlands Blackwood ‐ Golden Point 5MBM0009 Ruths Gully FRB LMZ 221 264 Nil Adjacent To Planned Burn Area – no ignition intended Far South West No Reference Areas are impacted upon by planned burning in this District Wimmera No Reference Areas are impacted upon by planned burning in this District

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SCHEDULE 7: Amendments to Fire Management Zones The following zones are proposed to be changed from one zone to another zone; is public land not previously zoned which is to be zoned; or public land zoned which is to be unzoned.

No Amendments to Fire Management Zones in this Region

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