By Jodie Symonds
MEMBERS of Monbulk Emergency Group are inviting Monbulk residents to attend a discussion on the Monbulk Bushfire Management Plan on Tuesday 15 November.
The plan aims to provide guidance for land owners on how to manage vegetation for the protection of the Monbulk Township, and includes protection for high value ecological sites.
Monbulk Emergency Group is a sub-committee of Monbulk and District Community Opportunities Working Group (MADCOW), and has been working on developing the plan to protect lives and community assets.
Chair of the Monbulk Project, Barry Megee, said the discussion would explain to residents how the plan was established and if it had worked.
“There will also be small discussion from Monbulk CFA, Yarra Ranges Shire Council and DELWP (Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning),” Mr Megee said.
“We need to show where the biggest problem is.
“It’s one of those things, that if we can little by little get bits and pieces done, we can eventually reduce the risks of bushfires in Monbulk.”
The community-focused plan is aiming to maximise bushfire safety in towns and settlements at high risk during the bushfire season.
The approach provides a methodology for planning the management of bushfire fuels including vegetation.
Alongside Monbulk Emergency Group, CFA, Yarra Ranges Council, Melbourne Water and Parks Victoria have assisted in the development of the plan.
The event will be held at Monbulk Living and Learning Centre on 21 Main Road, Monbulk from 7.30pm-9pm.
For more information, visit www.madcowmonbulk.com.au
