Prescribed burn at Lake Hawdon North
Date posted: 27 May 2026
A prescribed burn is planned at Lake Hawdon North on the Limestone Coast on Thursday, weather conditions permitting.
The prescribed burn will start at 11am on Thursday May 28 and is likely to be completed by 4pm the same day. Smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.
- The area to be burnt is 60 hectares at the site, which is about 13 kilometres east of Robe.
- This burn is part of a series burns planned to enhance feeding habitat for threatened migratory bird species by removing vegetation from the rehabilitated lake area.
- No roads or trails will be closed throughout the burn.
- Smoke will be visible in the area.
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) crews will remain on site until safe.
NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.
Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.
Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice.
For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the Prescribed Burns page.
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