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Bald Rock NP

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Timbarra NP

Basket Swamp NP

Demon NRCurrys Gap SCA

Girard SF

Gilgurry SF

Boonoo SF

Yabbra SF

Boorook SF

Ewingar SF

Bookookoorara SF

Malara SF

Willsons Downfall SF

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Local Government Area

Cataract NP & SCA

Other National Park

State Forest

Status of Fire Thresholds Legend

Roads/Trails - Fire Access

Primary (Cat 1)

Secondary (Cat 9)

Proposed

Closed

Not Classified

Cataract NP & SCA

Other National Park

State Forest

Current Vegetation Status

Overburnt

Vulnerable

Recently Burnt

Within Threshold

Almost Underburnt

Underburnt

Unknown

Vegetation Legend

Roads/Trails - Fire Access

Primary (Cat 1)

Secondary (Cat 9)

Proposed

Closed

Not Classified

Cataract NP & SCA

Other National Park

State Forest

Vegetation

Fire Classification

Cleared, agricultural or developed

Freshwater wetland

Grassland

Grassy dry sclerophyll forest

Heathland / Shrubland

Lantana

Plantation

Rainforest

Riverine grassy woodland

Rock / Scree

Rocky heathland

Sclerophyll grassy woodland

Semi-mesic grassy forest

Shrubby dry sclerophyll forest

Sparse shrubland / Rocky outcrops

Swamp sclerophyll forest

Tea-tree wetland & swamp

Wet sclerophyll forest

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Noted scales are true when this map is printed on A0 size paper.

Vegetation

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Neighbours Legend

Roads/Trails - Fire Access

Primary (Cat 1)

Secondary (Cat 9)

Proposed

Closed

Not Classified

Neighbours

Cataract NP & SCA

Other National Park

State Forest

Locality Legend

! Towns & Localities

Cataract NP & SCA

Other National Park

State Forest

Bushfire Suppression Legend

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Roads/Trails - Fire Access

Primary (Cat 1)

Secondary (Cat 9)

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Fires 2004-05

Fires 2003-04

Cataract NP & SCA

Other National Park

State Forest

Assume all gates lockedContour Interval 10 metres

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Strategy InformationFire Season Information

Wildfires • Have been known to start as early as late August, but

usually the potential for a large fire event is greatest

between October and December. This period may

extend into January in more severe years.

Prescribed Burning

(NPWS Fire Management Manual 4.7)• General season is Autumn to late Winter. Burning is

possible in early Spring but not desirable on a regular

basis from an ecological or tourism point of view.

Suppression Strategies

Current FDR Forecast FDR

Low – Mod Low – Mod • Undertake direct, parallel or indirect attack along

existing containment lines.

• Where practicable consider maximising the fire area in

accordance with the requirements of any proposed

prescribed burns.

Low – Mod = > High • In order to minimise the fire area and secure the flanks

as soon as possible, undertake direct, parallel or indirect

attack along the closest containment lines.

• Pay particular attention to the flank on the next

predicted down wind side.

High All • Undertake indirect attack along existing or newly

constructed containment lines.

• Secure and deepen containment lines along the next

predicted downwind side of the fire.

• If applicable consider broader than normal containment

strategies to avoid wasted effort and high risk of failure.

All All • Ensure there is sufficient time to secure containment

lines prior to the fire impacting upon them; otherwise

fall back to the next potential line.

Communications Information

Service Channel Location and Comments

NPWS - VHF 30

4

Mt Prentice Boonoo Boonoo NP. Receptionlimited to ridgelines.

Haystack, Northern Rivers Region. Radio to

telephone relay is available through the Kyogle

NPWS office on this channel.

NPWS - VHF (Fireground Comms) 42 Chat Channel

NPWS - VHF (Portable Repeater) 15 Stored @ Armidale / transportable

RFS - PMR - UHF 37

74

Acacia Plateau

Haystack

RFS - GRN No service in NTR.

FNSW - VHF NPWS 21 SF 421

CB - UHF As appropriate on the day

Aircraft - VHF 119.10

Mobile Phone - CDMA No coverage in reserve

Mobile Phone - GSM No coverage in reserve

Satellite Phone 0147 166331 Stored @ Tenterfield

Contact Information

Agency Position / Location Phone

NPWS Regional Duty Officer / After Hours 0428 345 789

Area Manager 02 6736 4850

0409 224 605

Fire Management Officer 02 6776 0014

0409 220 613

02 6771 1894 (fax)

Regional Operations Coordinator 02 6776 0007

0428 977 519

Tenterfield Area Office 02 6736 4298

02 6736 4301 (fax)

Regional Office - Armidale 02 6776 0000

02 6771 1894 (fax)

RFS Fire Control Officer 02 6736 4150

0427 555 155

Tenterfield Fire Control Centre 02 6736 4150

02 6736 3756 (fax)

NSW Fire Brigade Emergency 000

No locally based units

SES Emergency 000

Tabulam Unit 02 6666 1319

Police Emergency 000

Tabulam Station 02 6666 1244

Ambulance Emergency 000

Tenterfield Station

Bonalbo Station

13 1233

13 1233

Hospital Tenterfield

Bonalbo

02 6739 5200

02 6665 1203

DNR Grafton Regional Office 02 6640 2000

02 6640 2185 (fax)

Forests NSW Casino Office 02 6662 0900

02 6662 5826 (fax)

Council Tenterfield Shire Council 02 6736 1744

02 6736 2669 (fax)

Local Aboriginal

Land Council

Aboriginal Heritage

Conservation Officer

Muli Muli LALC

Muli Muli Crs, Woodenbong

Glen Innes

02 6635 1487

02 6635 1498 (fax)

02 6739 0721

Fire thresholds have been exceeded.

· Protect from fire as far as possible.

The area will be Overburnt if it burns this year.

· Protect from fire as far as possible.

Time since fire is less than the optimum interval, but before that it was within threshold.

· Avoid fires if possible.

Fire history is within the threshold for vegetation in this area.

· A burn is neither required nor should one necessarily be avoided.

The area is close to its threshold and may become underburnt with the absence of fire.

· A prescribed burn may be advantageous. Consider allowing unplanned fires to burn.

Fire frequency is below fire thresholds in the area.

· A prescribed burn may be advantageous. Consider allowing unplanned fires to burn.

Unknown Insufficient data to determine fire threshold.

NB. Fire thresholds are defined for vegetation communities to conserve biodiversity

Overburnt

Fire Thresholds

Vulnerable

Recently Burnt

Almost Underburnt

Underburnt

Within Threshold

Command & Control

(NPWS FMM 4.2)

• The first combatant agency on site may assume control of the fire, but then must

ensure the relevant land management agency is notified promptly.

• On the arrival of other combatant agencies, the initial incident controller will consult

with regard to the ongoing command, control and incident management team

requirements as per the relevant BFMC Plan of Operations.

Containment Lines

(NPWS FMM 2.2 & 3.9)

• Construction of new containment lines should be avoided, where practicable, except

where they can be constructed with minimal environmental impact. New

containment lines require the prior consent of a senior NPWS officer.

• Where practicable, containment lines should be stabilised and rehabilitated as part of

the wildfire suppression operation.

• All containment lines not required for other purposes should be closed at the

cessation of the incident.

• All personnel involved in containment line construction should be briefed on both

natural and cultural heritage sites in the location.

Earthmoving Equipment

(NPWS FMM 4.2.20 & 4.3)

• Earthmoving equipment may only be used with the prior consent of a senior NPWS

officer, and then only if the probability of its success is high.

• Earthmoving equipment must be always guided and supervised by an experienced

officer, and accompanied by a support vehicle. When engaged in direct or parallel

attack this vehicle must be a firefighting vehicle.

• Containment lines constructed by earthmoving equipment should consider the

protection of drainage features, observe the Threatened Species and Cultural

Heritage Operational Guidelines, and be surveyed, where possible, to identify

unknown cultural heritage sites.

• Earthmoving equipment should be washed down, where practicable, prior to it

entering NPWS estate.

• In areas of Phytophthora cinnamomi infestation, the use of earthmoving equipment

is not permitted. After rain, the use of vehicles is to be restricted to times when soil

will not be moved off site in the form of mud etc. In the event of vehicles moving

during rain, they are to be effectively washed down prior to leaving known infected

sites.

Fire Advantage Recording • All fire advantages used during wildfire suppression operations must be mapped and

where relevant added to the database.

Fire Suppression Chemicals

(NPWS FMM 4.2.20 & 4.9)

• Wetting and foaming agents (surfactants) are permitted for use in wildfire

suppression.

• The use of fire retardant is only permitted with the prior consent of the senior NPWS

officer, and should be avoided where reasonable alternatives are available.

• Exclude the use of surfactants and retardants within 50m of rainforest, watercourses,

dams and swamps.

• Areas where fire suppression chemicals are used must be mapped and the used

products name recorded.

• The Threatened Species Operational Guidelines are to be observed.

Rehabilitation

(NPWS FMM 5.1)

• Where practicable, containment lines should be stabilised and rehabilitated as part of

the wildfire suppression operation.

Smoke Management

(NPWS FMM 3.4)

• The potential impacts of smoke and possible mitigation tactics must be considered

when planning for wildfire suppression and prescribed burning operations.

• If smoke becomes a hazard on local roads or highways, the police and relevant

media must be notified.

• Smoke management must be in accordance with relevant RTA traffic management

guidelines.

Visitor Management

(NPWS FMM 3.6 & 4.13)

• The reserve may be closed to the public during periods of extreme fire danger or

during wildfire suppression operations.

Neighbour InformationFor further information, please refer to the Regional Contacts database.

Map ID Property Name Surname Firstname Phone

P140038 Bennel Pty Ltd

P140042 Clarke Property

P140063 Currawinya

P140149 Jeffery Property

P140201 Morton Property

Pretty GullySFAZ

Cataract SCA

Cataract NP

Gilgurry SF

Yabbra SF

Risk Management Information

1:75,000

Asset Protection

Zones

Strategic Fire

Advantage Zones

Land Management

Zones

Fire Management Zones

The objective of APZs is the protection of human life and property. This will have precedence over

guidelines for the management of biodiversity. Maintain Overall Fuel Hazard at Moderate or below.

The objective of SFAZs is to reduce fire intensity across larger areas. Maintain Overall Fuel Hazard at

High or below, however adherence to guidelines for biodiversity will take precedence where practical.

The objective of LMZs is to conserve biodiversity and protect cultural heritage. Manage fire

consistent with fire thresholds.

Risk Management Information Legend

Roads/Trails - Fire Access

Primary (Cat 1)

Secondary (Cat 9)

Proposed

Closed

Not Classified

Fire Management Zones

Asset Protection Zone

Land Management Zone

Strategic Fire Advantage Zone

Cataract NP & SCA

Other National Park

State ForestP140063

P140038

P140149

P140063

P140042

P140201

P140201

P140063

P140063

Cataract SCA

Cataract NP

Gilgurry SF

Yabbra SF

1:75,000

1:75,000

Locality Index

Neighbours

Status of Fire Thresholds

Bushfire Suppression

Northern Tablelands Region

Cataract NP & SCAFire Management Strategy

(Type 2)

2006Sheet 1 of 1

This strategy should be used in conjunction with aerial photography and field reconnaissanceduring incidents and the development of incident action plans.

These data are not guaranteed to be free from error or omission. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife and its employeesdisclaim liability for any act done on the information in the data and any consequences of such acts or omissions.

This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of study, research criticism or review,as permitted under the copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of Environment and Conservation.

Published by the Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW), August 2006.

Contact: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Northern Tablelands Region

PO Box 402 Armidale NSW 2350.

ISBN: 1 74137 662 9 DEC Number: 2005/541 Last Updated: 11 August 2006

This strategy is a relevant Plan under Section 38 (4)and Section 44 (3) of Rural Fires Act 1997.

Approved Date: 23 Aug 2006

Department ofEnvironment and Conservation (NSW)

Operational Guidelines

Refer to Strategy for Fire Management 2003 and Fire Management Manual 2004.Brief all personnel involved in suppression operations on the following issues:

Resource Guidelines

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

Site Management

(NPWS FMM 4.11)

Aboriginal sites are not indicated on this strategy. For information on Aboriginal sites

contact the Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Officer or Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Historic Heritage Management

(NPWS FMM 4.10)

• Brief all personnel involved in containment line construction &/or vehicle based fire

suppression operations, on site locations and the required management strategies

appropriate to the site type.

• If new sites are located consult with a senior NPWS officer.

Threatened Fauna Management

(NPWS FMM 4.12 & 5.2)

• Brief all personnel involved in containment line construction &/or vehicle based fire

suppression operations, on site locations and the required management strategies

appropriate to the site type.

• Where practicable, protect habitat areas and trees from the fire if the effects of the

resulting fire frequency, season &/or intensity will have a significant or unknown

impact.

Threatened Flora Management

(NPWS FMM 4.12)

• Brief all personnel involved in containment line construction &/or vehicle based fire

suppression operations, on site locations and the required management strategies

appropriate to the site type.

• Where practicable, protect populations or individuals from fire if the fire frequency

threshold has been exceeded, or the species is an obligate seeder (fire response

category), or if the fire frequency threshold &/or fire response category is unknown.

• Where possible, protect old growth habitat trees.

Threatened Property • Where possible property owners with assets at risk from a wildfire event should be

kept informed regarding the progress of the fire; and asked for an assessment of their

current level of asset protection preparedness.

General Guidelines

Aerial Water Bombing

(NPWS FMM 4.4 / NSW Fire

Agencies Aviation SOPs O2 / NPWS

Guidelines for Effective Aircraft

Management)

• The use of bombing aircraft should support containment operations by aggressively

attacking hotspots and spot-overs.

• The use of bombing aircraft without the support of ground based suppression crews

should be limited to very specific circumstances.

• Where practicable foam should be used to increase the effectiveness of the water.

• Ground crews must be alerted to water bombing operations.

Aerial Ignition

(NPWS FMM 4.2.20 & 4.4 / NSW

Fire Agencies Aviation SOPs O2-4 /

NPWS Guidelines for Effective

Aircraft Management)

• Aerial ignition may be used during back-burning or fuel reduction operations where

practicable, but only with the prior consent of a senior NPWS officer.

• Utilise incendiaries to rapidly progress back-burns down slope where required.

Backburning

(NPWS FMM 4.8)

• Temperature and humidity trends must be monitored carefully to determine the

safest times to implement back-burns. Generally, when the FDI is Very High or

greater, backburning should commence when the humidity begins to rise in the late

afternoon or early evening. With a lower FDI backburning may be safely

undertaken during the day.

• Where practicable, clear a 1m radius around dead and fibrous barked trees adjacent

to containment lines prior to backburning, or wet down these trees as part of the

backburn ignition.

• Avoid ignition of backburns at the bottom of slopes where a long and intense up

slope burn is likely.