Removing grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is an important part of reducing the fuel load around your property. Burning off can be a good way of disposing of these materials.
To minimise smoke nuisance and air pollution concerns, make sure to consider other options for fuel reduction around your property first.
The use of incinerators is prohibited on all properties in Nillumbik.
Can I burn off now?
Please check the CFA website to determine if the Fire Danger Period applies on the date you wish to burn off.
Burning off during the Fire Danger Period is prohibited on all properties, regardless of size. No Permits to Burn will be issued during this time.
Do I need a permit?
If it is outside of the Fire Danger Period and your property is:
- 1 acre (0.4 hectares) or less:
- A Permit to Burn is required.
- Over 1 acre (0.4 hectares):
- If you wish to burn a large heap (over 10m2/25m3) - a Permit to Burn is required.
- If you wish to burn a small heap (10m2/25m3 or less) - a Permit to Burn is not required, but you should notify Fire Permits Victoria.
How to apply