The NSW Rural Fire Service has today announced changes to the way the 10/50 vegetation clearing rule is applied in some areas. The 10/50 vegetation clearing rule was introduced following the devastating 2013 bush fires in which more than 200 properties were destroyed. The changes, which are effective immediately, amend how the entitlement area applies in some areas, particularly around areas of bushland which pose a lower risk of bush fire. The changes are: * The 10/50 entitlement area for Category 2 Bush Fire Prone Land is now 150 metres, reduced from 350 metres * Councils will have the ability to reclassify smaller parcels of vegetation from Category 1 to Category 2 therefore reducing the entitlement area. Further information is available at rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/general-news/1050-vegetation-clearing
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 23:28:04 +0000
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