The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct planned burn operations within Cania Gorge National Park along Cania Road starting Thursday, 11 August.
This will be part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests.
As a result, smoke may be seen in the Cania Gorge National Park.
Persons with respiratory or other health problems should seek medical advice on mitigation the effects of smoke inhalation and should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.
The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels in sections of Cania Gorge National Park to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.
This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent bushfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.
Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.
Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas. For more information, call Senior Ranger Wide Bay Burnett – 0457 528 331
