Prescribed burns (hazard reduction burns)

A prescribed burn is controlled burning mostly done in the cooler months to reduce fuel build up and slow the path of a summer bush fire. Prescribed burns are conducted when weather and site conditions fall within a pre-determined range, also known as a prescription. 

Temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and rainfall are all considered – if it’s too hot, too windy or the bushland is too dry, it can create a high fire danger which means it could be unsafe to conduct the burn. If it’s too moist, the burn won’t be successful.

Prescribed burns are one of a number of tools used to reduce bush fire risk including clearing of asset protection zones adjacent to properties and regular fire trail maintenance.

Planned prescribed burns for 2024/25

Northern Beaches Council works with the Bush Fire Management Committee (BFMC) to develop an annual prescribed burn program. Fire agencies including Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service then plan and carry out the strategic prescribed burns.

The burns listed below are those planned by Council and the BFMC that include Council land. Other burns may be planned by the BFMC, fire agencies and land managers but are only listed if they include Council bushland.

Proposed burns - pending weather conditions

BURNLOCATIONMAPSIZE (HA)BUSH FIRE RISK RATINGLEAD AGENCYSTATUS
Allenby Park WedgewoodAllenby Park, rear of Wedgewood Crescent, Beacon Hill View2.6ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWReady
Anana Reserve WestAnana Reserve, Elanora Road, Elanora HeightsView0.3MediumFire & Rescue NSWReady
Angophora – SFAZ 4Angophora Reserve, 93 Palmgrove Road, Avalon Beach View1.3ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWReady
Anzac ReserveAnzac Reserve, Anzac Avenue, Collaroy View1.8Very highFire & Rescue NSWReady
Bangalley HeadlandBangalley Headland Reserve, Whale Beach Road, Avalon BeachView1.2HighFire & Rescue NSWReady
Bantry Bay Road ReserveBantry Bay Road Reserve, Bantry Bay Road, Frenchs ForestView4.2ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWReady
Belrose ReservoirHilversum Crescent, BelroseView2.4ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceBeing prepared
Bilgola Escarpment - Hamilton and HewittHewit Park And Hamilton Reserve, 481-501 Barrenjoey Road, Bilgola Beach View0.4ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWReady
Bradys PointSandy Bay Road, ClontarfView0.06MediumFire & Rescue NSWBeing prepared
Catherine Park SouthCatherine Park, Robertson Road, Scotland IslandView0.5ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWBeing prepared
Childs Circuit ReserveChilds Circuit Reserve, Childs Circuit, BelroseView0.1ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWBeing prepared
Corella ReserveCorella Reserve, Corella Street, FreshwaterView0.5N/AFire & Rescue NSWNot yet commenced
Dee Why Headland Summit AveDee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, rear of Summit Avenue, Dee WhyView0.1MediumFire & Rescue NSWReady
Elizabeth Park NorthElizabeth Park, Thompson Street, Scotland IslandView0.3ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceReady
Forestville Sports FieldsForestville Playing Fields, Melwood Avenue, ForestvilleView1.2MediumFire & Rescue NSWReady
Goroka ParkGoroka Park, Goroka Place, Beacon HillView0.8ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWBeing prepared
Ingleside ChaseIngleside Chase Reserve, Ingleside Road, InglesideView5.8MediumNSW Rural Fire ServiceReady
Jamieson Park War VetsJamieson Park, The Esplanade, NarrabeenView1.1ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWReady
J.J. Melbourne Hills Kimbriki EastAdjacent to Kimbriki Road and Mona Vale Road, InglesideView11.4ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceBeing prepared
Joalah RoadJoalah Road, Duffys ForestView0.1ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceReady
Lady Davidson Fitzpatrick ReserveLady Davidson Reserve, Lady Davidson Circuit and Fitzpatrick Avenue Reserve, Fitzpatrick Avenue West, Frenchs ForestView9.8ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceBeing prepared
Lillihina ReserveLillihina Reserve, CromerView0.3MediumFire & Rescue NSWNot yet commenced
Lincoln AvenueLincoln Avenue Reserve, Lincoln Avenue, CollaroyView0.4MediumFire & Rescue NSWReady
Manly Dam Wakehurst Golf CourseManly Warringah War Memorial Park, rear of Wakehurst Golf Course, Upper Clontarf Street, North BalgowlahView9.5ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceReady
Manly Dam Wakehurst Pkwy NorthManly Warringah War Memorial Park, Wakehurst Parkway, Allambie HeightsView32ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceReady
Manly Dam William CharltonManly Warringah War Memorial Park, rear of 181 Allambie Road, Allambie HeightsView1.3ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceReady
McKay Reserve - BynyaMckay Reserve, McKay Road, Palm BeachView0.2ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWReady
McKay Reserve, North Pacific AveMckay Reserve between Barrenjoey Road and Pacific Road, Palm BeachView0.3ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWBeing prepared
McKillop ParkMcKillop Park, Evans Street, FreshwaterView0.8N/AFire & Rescue NSWNot yet commenced
Nandi Reserve NorthBetween Wakehurst Parkway, Nandi Avenue, and Ilford Road, Frenchs ForestView7.7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceBeing prepared
Nolan PlaceNolan Place Reserve, Nolan Place, Balgowlah HeightsView0.9MediumFire & Rescue NSWReady
North Avalon HeadlandNorth Avalon Headland, Avalon BeachView0.5HighFire & Rescue NSWBeing prepared
Red Hill Reserve SouthRed Hill Reserve, Guardian Parade, Beacon HillView1.0ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceBeing prepared
Reid StreetReid Street, SeaforthView0.08N/AFire & Rescue NSWReady
Shelly Beach Headland North Shelly Beach Headland, ManlyView0.144574931ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWNot yet commenced
Stapleton Park (Park Ave)Stapleton Park, 11A Riviera Avenue, Avalon BeachView0.4ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWReady
OTHER AGENCY PROPOSALS
313 Mona Vale RdAdjacent to 316 Mona Vale Road, Terrey HillsView1.6ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Anembo Fire Station HRAnembo Reserve, Anembo Road, Duffys ForestView0.05ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Aquatic Drive (Council)Madison Way Reserve, Madison Way, Allambie HeightsView0.2ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWOther Agency Proposal
Booralie RoadBetween Booralie Road and Joalah Road, Duffys ForestView7.5ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Bungendore Street HRAdjacent to Bungendore Street and McCowen Road, InglesideView15ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Cascades East HRCascades Trail, Belrose / DavidsonView77ExtremeNSW National Parks & Wildlife ServicesOther Agency Proposal
Cromer RoadBetween Cromer Road and Cromer Wakehurst Trail, CromerView20ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Cullamine TrailBetween Cullamine Road and Mallawa Road, Duffys ForestView13ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Dalwood HomesAdjacent to Gurney Crescent and Clavering Road, SeaforthView1.1ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Katandra SanctuaryAdjacent to Mona Vale Road and Lane Cove Road, InglesideView1.8ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Mackerel Beach (south)Great Mackerel Beach Reserve, Monash Avenue, Great Mackerel BeachView5.3ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Maybrook VillageMaybrook Avenue, CromerView2.4ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
McCowen Road HRMcCowen Road, InglesideView3.7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Mona Vale Road HRBetween Mona Vale Road and Boronia Road, InglesideView7.7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Monash Golf Club HRBetween Mona Vale Road and Monash Golf Club, InglesideView6.7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Morgan Road HRBetween Morgan Road, Kellys Way, and Slippery Dip Trail, Belrose / Oxford FallsView8.7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Neverfail HRBetween Mona Vale Road, Larool Road, and Sandy Trail, Terrey HillsView207ExtremeNSW National Parks & Wildlife ServicesOther Agency Proposal
Pistol Club HRBetween Mona Vale Road, Ryland Trail, BelroseView20ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Powderworks Rd/ McLean StreetBetween Powderworks Road and McLean Street, InglesideView6.5ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Spicer RdSpicer Road, Oxford FallsView10.7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Sport and Rec / Wakehurst PW HRWakehurst Parkway, Oxford Falls / CromerView120ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Walter Rd (North) HRBetween Walter Road, Cabbage Tree Road, Minkara Road, InglesideView4.5ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
War Vets DardanellesLakeshore Drive, NarrabeenView1.9ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWOther Agency Proposal
War Vets Snake GullyLakeshore Drive,
Narrabeen
View3.3ExtremeFire & Rescue NSWOther Agency Proposal
Wesley Gardens HRAdjacent to Morgan Road and Forest Way, Belrose View1.7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Wyatt Ave Sub StationBetween Ralston Ave and Wyatt Ave, Belrose View11.8ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal
Yanada / Joalah RdBetween Yanada Road and Joalah Road, Duffys ForestView8ExtremeNSW Rural Fire ServiceOther Agency Proposal

 

Completed burns 2024 / 2025

BURNLOCATIONMAPSIZE (HA)BUSH FIRE RISK RATINGLEAD AGENCYCOMPLETED
Governor Phillip ParkGovernor Phillip Lookout Reserve, Warringah Road, Beacon HillView1.4ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service31/8/2024
Meatworks Ave -Oxford Falls Rd HRRear of Meatworks Avenue, Oxford FallsView24ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service21/9/2024
Allenby Park WestAllenby Park, rear of Owen Stanley Avenue, Allambie HeightsView10Extreme Fire & Rescue NSW10/9/2024
McKay Reserve, Ebor RoadMckay Reserve, McKay Road, Palm BeachView0.5ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW5/9/2024
Cnr Mona Vale / Lane Cove Roads HRBetween Mona Vale Road, Ingleside Road, and Lane Cove Road, InglesideView4.6ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service5/9/2024
Mona Vale Road HRBetween Mona Vale Road and Boronia Road, InglesideView1.4ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service31/8/2024
Government Road WestGovernment Road Reserve, Government Road, CromerView0.8ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW23/10/2024
Attunga ReserveAttunga Reserve, 477 Barrenjoey Road, Bilgola BeachView0.3ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW28/10/2024

Completed burns 2023 / 2024

BURNLOCATIONMAPSIZE (HA)BUSH FIRE RISK RATINGLEAD AGENCYCOMPLETED
Pistol Club HRMona Vale Road, BelroseView11ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service18/3/2024
Gillies Reserve NorthGillies Reserve, Gillies Crescent, Beacon HillView0.1N/AFire & Rescue NSW12/03/2024
Deep Creek Reserve - Stage 1Deep Creek Reserve, Woorarra Avenue, North NarrabeenView1.9ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service09/03/2024
Terrey Hills Oval - Water TankTerrey Hills Oval, Beltana Avenue, Terrey HillsView0.1ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service18/12/2023
Wellings ReserveWellings Reserve, Gourlay Avenue, BalgowlahView0.1HighFire & Rescue NSW02/11/2023
Woodlands ReserveWoodlands Reserve, Waratah Street, Mona ValeView0.1HighFire & Rescue NSW02/11/2023
Golden Grove ReserveGolden Grove, 53 Golden Grove, Beacon HillView2.6ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW14/10/2023 & 23/10/2023
Forestville ParkForestville Park, Currie Road, ForestvilleView4.6ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service15/10/2023
Elizabeth Park NorthElizabeth Park, Thompson Street, Scotland IslandView0.3ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service30/09/2023
Perentie RoadPerentie Park, Perentie Road, BelroseView2.6ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service14/10/2023
Catherine Park EastCatherine Park, Robertson Road, Scotland IslandView0.3ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service23/09/2023
North Mona Vale HeadlandNorth Mona Vale Headland Reserve, Hillcrest Avenue, Mona ValeView0.5N/AFire & Rescue NSW06/09/2023
Anembo ReserveAnembo Reserve, Anembo Road, Duffys ForestView0.9ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service15/07/2023
Pinduro Place ReservePinduro Place Reserve, Pinduro Place, CromerView0.3ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW14/07/2023
Londonderry DriveLondonderry Drive Reserve, Londonderry Drive, Killarney HeightsView7ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service05/08/2023
Maybrook AvenueMaybrook Avenue, CromerView2.2ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service05/08/2023
Salvation Creek Nth HRKu-ring-gai Chase National Park, Lovett BayView165.5ExtremeNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service04/08/2023
Mona Vale Road HRElizabeth Park, Thompson Street, Scotland Island 0.3ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service30/9/2023

Completed burns 2022 / 2023

BURNLOCATIONMAPSIZE (HA)BUSH FIRE RISK RATINGLEAD AGENCYCOMPLETED
Angophora SFAZ 678Angophora SFAZ 678View1.7ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW21/06/2023
Anembo ReserveAnembo Reserve, Anembo Road, Duffys ForestView0.92ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service03/06/2023
Chesterman CrescentChesterman Crescent, DavidsonView0.24ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW06/05/2023
Algona Reserve Algona Reserve, 9 Algona Street, Bilgola Plateau View0.5 ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW05/05/2023
North Bilgola HeadlandSouth Avalon / North Bilgola Headland, The Serpentine, Bilgola BeachView0.4ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW03/05/2023
Kens Reserve NorthKens Road Reserve, Kens Road, Frenchs ForestView0.4MediumFire & Rescue NSW10/03/2023
Jamieson Park - Veterans ParadeJamieson Park, The Esplanade, NarrabeenView0.7ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW09/03/2023
Bilgola Plateau Public School148A Plateau Road, Bilgola PlateauView0.3MediumFire & Rescue NSW12/01/2023
Cootamundra Drive Manly DamManly Warringah War Memorial Park, rear of Churchill Crescent, 
Allambie Heights 
View16.9ExtremeNSW Rural Fire Service03/12/2022
Bangaroo St  Manly DamManly Warringah War Memorial Park, rear of Bangaroo Street, Allambie HeightsView13.5 Extreme NSW Rural Fire Service12/11/2022
Sunrise ReserveSunrise Reserve, Sunrise Road, Palm BeachView0.2MediumFire & Rescue NSW24/11/2022
CasuarinaBetween Boree Road and Bridgeview Crescent, ForestvilleView33ExtremeNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service11/11/2022
Slade's LookoutBooralie Road to Bibbenluke Avenue, Duffy’s ForestView175ExtremeNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service05/11/2022
McKay Reserve - CyntheaMckay Reserve, McKay Road, Palm BeachView0.6ExtremeFire & Rescue NSW03/11/2022

Completed burns 2021 / 2022

  • Bushrangers Hill - Bungan Head Road, Newport - 17/02/22
  • Ronald Reserve - Ronald Avenue, Freshwater - 28/01/22
  • Lady Davidson Carroll Creek - Lady Davidson Circuit, Forestville - 27/10/21
  • Cicada Glen HR (Bayview Heights) - Mccarrs Creek Road, Church Point (NPWS/Council) - 9/10/21
  • Currawong Lodge - Currawong Beach - 10/09/21
  • Gwarra Reserve - Davidson Avenue, Forestville - 03/09/21
  • Madison Way Pipeline - Madison Way, Allambie Heights - 03/09/21
  • Kinka Reserve - Kinka Road, Terrey Hills - 23/08/21
  • Pathilda Reserve - Florence Terrace, Scotland Island - 22/08/21
  • Elizabeth Park - Thompson Street, Scotland Island - 22/08/21
  • Nyrang Road Manly Dam - Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights - 22/08/21
  • Chesterman Av SFAZ - Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive, Davidson (NPWS/Crown/Council) - 20/08/21
  • Bungoona Elanora Heights - Bungoona Ave, Elanora Heights (Private/Council) - 20/08/21
  • Sydney Conference Centre SFAZ 5 - Ingleside Road, Ingleside - 20/08/21
  • Stony Range APZ - Pittwater Road, Dee Why - 19/08/21
  • McKay SFAZ 10 - McKay Road, Palm Beach - 17/08/21
  • Slippery Dip HR - Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen (NPWS/Crown/Council/Private) - 13/08/21

Completed burns 2020 / 2021

  • Corymbia Circuit Wearden - Corymbia Circuit Reserve, Corymbia Circuit, Frenchs Forest - 01/05/21
  • Bates Creek -  Londonderry Drive Reserve, Londonderry Drive, Killarney Heights (NPWS/Council) - 26/04/21
  • Nandi - Nandi Reserve, Nandi Avenue, Frenchs Forest - 21/11/20
  • JJ Hills Kimbriki - J.J. Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve & Kimbriki Reserve, Kamber Road, Terrey Hills - 20/11/20
  • JJ Melbourne Hills LMZ 4 - J.J. Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve & Kimbriki Reserve, Kamber Road, Terrey Hills - 17/10/20
  • Elanora Conference Centre - Ingleside Chase Reserve, Ingleside Road, Ingleside - 15/10/20
  • Forestville Park SFAZ 3 - Forestville Park, Currie Road, Forestville - 11/10/20
  • Bantry Bay Road Ararat / Scout - Ararat Reserve, Grattan Crescent, Frenchs Forest - 10/10/20
  • Kirkwood St Bantry Bay Reserve - Bantry Reserve, Reserve Street, Seaforth - 10/10/20
  • Deep Creek Lumeah Ave - Deep Creek Reserve, Woorarra Avenue, North Narrabeen - 4/10/20
  • Catherine Park - Catherine Park, Robertson Road, Scotland Island - 27/9/20
  • Attunga Reserve - Attunga Reserve, Attunga Road, Newport - 17/9/20
  • Churchill Crescent - Manly Warringah War Memorial Park, Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights - 2/9/20
  • Southern Cross Way (knoll) - Manly Warringah War Memorial Park, Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights - 30/8/20
  • Terrey Hills Oval North and South - Terrey Hills Oval, Beltana Avenue, Terrey Hills - 30/8/20
  • Bareena Dr Tania Park Burn Area 2 - Tania Park, Bareena Drive, Balgowlah Heights - 27/8/20

Completed burns 2019 / 2020

  • Gumbooya Reserve - Gumbooya Street, Allambie Heights - 27/10/2019
  • Elizabeth Park - Thompson Street, Scotland Island - 25/08/2019
  • Manly Dam Martin Luther APZ - Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights - 18/08/2019
  • Wesley St (Ing Chase) - Ingleside Road, Ingleside - 26/07/2019

Completed burns 2018 / 2019

  • Manning Street - Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights - 01/06/2019
  • Washington Ave - Washington Avenue, Cromer - 31/05/2019
  • Turimetta Warriewood Headland HR - Narrabeen Park Parade, Warriewood - 15/05/2019
  • Angophora SFAZ 3 - Palmgrove Road, Avalon Beach - 23/08/2018
  • Willandra Village APZ - Willandra Road, Cromer - 22/08/2018
  • Little Head (Terraces) - Whale Beach Road, Palm Beach - 21/08/2018
  • Killarney Drive - Killarney Drive, Killarney Heights - 12/08/2018
  • Golden Grove HR - Golden Grove, Beacon Hill - 12/08/2018
  • McKay Road / Reserve - McKay Road, Palm Beach - 06/08/2018
  • Scalabrini Village - Roosevelt Avenue, Allambie Heights - 05/08/2018
  • Allambie Oval APZ - Allambie Road, Allambie Heights - 05/08/2018
  • Corymbia Cct APZ - Corymbia Circuit, Frenchs Forest - 04/08/2018
  • Seaview Estate - Forest Way, Belrose - 29/07/2018