In an emergency
During a bushfire emergency, follow the directions of the authorised fire officers. You don’t need to get our approval or notify us before you undertake clearing that they have authorised or to help them deal with a dangerous situation.
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Exempt clearing work for bushfire management
Guide to vegetation clearing activities that can be undertaken to help protect property from bushfires without requiring approval or notification.
Using a clearing code for fire management
Guide to using the Clearing for Infrastructure vegetation clearing code to clear for firebreaks.
Development approvals for bushfire management clearing
Guide to when a development approval is required for fire management clearing.
Bushfire management plans and other considerations
Find information and support to help plan firebreaks and fire management lines.
Other laws and permits for bushfire management
Guide to Queensland Fire Department permits and other requirements before clearing native vegetation.
Clearing during bushfire emergencies
Guide to carrying out vegetation clearing during a bushfire emergency.
Cleaning-up after a bushfire
Information about cleaning up after a bushfire and available support.
Roadside vegetation management
Information about clearing roadside vegetation for bushfire management.