March 28th, 2026Reducing bushfire risk

Forest Fire Management Victoria take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions across the Midlands district to help reduce the risk of bushfires to communities and the environment.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Michael Condon said reducing fuels like grass, leaves, bark, shrubs and small fallen branches meant fires burn less intensely, spread more slowly and were safer for firefighters to control. “As soon as the right weather and forest conditions arrive, we’ll make sure all available crews and resources are out delivering planned burning.” This year, planned burns will be conducted in state forests, parks and reserves around Daylesford, Trentham, Ballarat, Linton, Ross Creek and Snake Valley and Beaufort. Victorians can register for the latest updates about planned burning at www.plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au