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Fire and flood

Bush Fire Risk Management Plan

The Bush Fire Risk Management Plan covers the Ballina, Byron and Tweed local government areas. It includes information about bush fire risk and threat to local areas and specifies works to be done to manage bush fire risk in these areas.

Open air burning

Our policy is to minimise burning off in Byron Shire. Find information about how to apply for a fire permit and tips to reduce burning off.

Floodplains

Floodplain management aims to reduce the impact of floods on individuals and the community as a whole.

House raising and the Resilient Homes Program

The Northern Rivers Reconstruction Corporation can help with questions about house raising and flood-resilience.

Bush regeneration

Bush regeneration on Council land is a high priority action in the Byron Shire. This is identified in the Byron Biodiversity Conservation Strategy.

Bush regeneration tips with Dave

Meet Dave, Byron Shire Council's Bush Regeneration sensation. Dave has some tips on how you can support our biodiversity and natural environment.

Emergencies and disasters

Information to help you before, during and after an emergency such as bush fire or flood.

Landslides

Find out what a landslide is and what conditions you need to be aware of to avoid being impacted.

The lead agency for landslide emergencies is the NSW Police.

Ecological and cultural fire management

Find out more about fire as an important ecological process, plus register your interest in bringing back good fire management on your property.