Fires in the Park
Several small fires and two quite large ones were lit in the last few months. It is likely to be deliberate but we don’t know for sure. Some areas appear to have been very hot burns and others smouldered in peaty soil. The fire brigades were on hand quickly and water bombing was used to extinguish flames.
We will watch recovery over time and already some of the sedges are sprouting but there will clearly be the need for more planting. Parks Vic had to scrape some areas and remedial work will be needed.
We will also be keen to see what if any post fire seed germination takes place.
