Information re Planned Burn at Tallarook State Forest

12th May 2025

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) have recently conducted a Planned Fuel Reduction Burn within the Scouthike activity area in Tallarook State Forest.  The Scouthike Management Team has been in regular contact with FFMvic and the Burn status is now classified as “Patrolled”, while there are no  active flames, some smoke remains in the area, which continues to be monitored and assessed over the coming days.  This is a routine fuel management activity and is expected to be concluded before Scouthike advance teams arrive on Thursday.

At this stage, the burn is not expected to impact Scouthike. The area is bordered by established roads and tracks, which remain open and accessible during Scouthike, with the exceptionof Henry Track which is now out of bounds.  As awlays, Scout Patrols must remain on marked roads and tracks -  entry into the burn area is strictly prohibited.  Patrols found breaching this rule may face significant penalties.

The Scouthike team continues to liaise closely with FFMVic and have prepared a contingency plan should conditions change or air quality around the burn area deteriorate.  Activity points potentially affectedby a broader exclusion zone will be contacted directly

Further updates wil be provided in the coming days as conditions continue to be reviewed.

The Scouthike Management Team