Planned burns
Our Planned Burn Program helps reduce bushfire risk in parks and reserves. By burning selected parts of parks, we can help to control the spread of bushfires.
Why we conduct planned burns
- Planned burns reduce the fuel hazard in bushfire-prone areas by slowly burning off undergrowth in controlled conditions that allow animals to escape.
- Planned burns improve forest health by allowing and promoting natural regeneration of local plants.
- Planned burns maintain bushland safety. They are only conducted under a Permit to Light, issued by Queensland Fire Department, and they are only conducted in suitable weather conditions.
How we manage planned burns
- We conduct planned burns when weather conditions are within the conditions detailed on the Permit to Light and to align with QFD Operation Sesbania.
- We plan burns by considering the overall bushfire risk, safety for staff and the impact on plants and animals.
- We use online weather forecasts to determine the most suitable day for the burn.
- The staff that develop and conduct the planned burns are trained in conservation, land management, fire management and bushfire suppression.
How we will let you know about planned burns
- You can download the Logan Early Warning Network app to receive updates and notifications of proposed timing of planned burns in your area. Or you can register online for alerts.
- We send notification letters to people living in adjoining properties before any planned burn.
- We use social media and our website to notify the community about planned burns.
- If we postponed a burn due to poor weather conditions, we will rescheduled it for the next suitable day.
If a planned burn is postponed until the next year's burn season, a new notification letter will be sent before the next years planned burn season commences.
How you can prepare for a planned burn
When you know a planned burn is happening nearby:
- close your doors and windows
- take washing off the line
- limit going outside
- drive to the conditions.
For more information about planned burns, please download the Planned burns brochure (PDF 1.4 MB) or visit the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.
Bushfires can spread fast. There are steps you can take to reduce the risks and effects of bushfires and house fires.
Planned burn program 2024
| Suburb | Reserve | Location within park | Area | Additional information | Status | Proposed date | |
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Priestdale |
Neville Lawrie Reserve (PDF 76 KB)
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Western portion near boundary of Daisy Hill Conservation Park |
46 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burns |
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Logan Village |
Entire block within boundary containment lines |
5.5 |
Park closed for duration of planned burn |
Completed on 17 September 2024 | |||
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Logan Village |
Northeastern portion of Park |
3.5 |
Park closed for duration of planned burn |
Completed on 13 June 2024 | |||
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Shailer Park |
Northwestern portion, boarded by Escarpment, Saddle, Lookout and Kimberley Drive breaks |
7 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
Completed 18 June 2024 |
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Daisy Hill |
Southern Portion between John Markwell Parade and Daisy Hill Conservation Park
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6 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
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Springwood |
Northern portion near Plateau Drive, Van Dieman Crescent and the internal staircase leading up from the Jardine Street carpark to Plateau Park within Springwood Conservation Park. |
1.5 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
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Greenbank |
Northern portion between Ipswich boundary, Pinto path access, Ring Road and David Savage breaks. |
41 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
Completed 25 June 2024 | |||
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Chambers Flat |
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Entire block within boundary containment lines |
4 |
Park closed for duration of planned burn |
Completed 31 July 2024 | ||
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Logan Village |
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Northern portion along Quinzeh Creek Road |
10 |
Park closed for duration of planned burn |
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Logan Village |
Northern portion near rail trail and behind Centenary Place |
4 |
Park closed for duration of the planned burn, including section of the rail trail between Water Tamborine Road and corner of Railway Parade and Wandearah Road |
Completed 01 August 2024 | |||
|
Greenbank |
Portion between Water Tower Track and properties of Woodswallow Court |
6 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
Completed 20 June 2024 |
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Greenbank |
Two blocks are planned to be burned together and are located along the Southern section of the park adjacent to Abbeydale Road and Colville Street (6.5ha). The Northwestern portion (10ha) located between Avery Court, Boulia Street and Princeton Drive, will be burned separately at a different time. |
16.5 |
Park closed for duration of planned burn |
Completed 23 July 2024 and 24 July 2024 |
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Rochdale South |
Northwestern portion between the central track, Tivoli Court and Minutus Street |
2 |
Park closed for duration of planned burn |
Completed on 11 June 2024 | |||
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Berrinba |
Northwestern portion between Norther and Western boundaries and powerline easement. |
5 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
Completed on 24 September 2024 | |||
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Berrinba |
Northeastern portion between internal park footpath and properties on Munthari Drive |
6 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
Completed on 27 August 2024 | |||
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Shailer Park |
Central section between Chay Street, Leo Lindo Drive, Mangaroon Court and Koolan Crescent |
32 |
Tracks and trails in the area will be closed for the duration of the planned burn |
Completed on 4 September 2024 | |||