Clearing for bushfire management
Using a clearing code for fire management
If you need to clear a wider area than permitted under the clearing exemptions, you may be able to clear under the Clearing for infrastructure accepted development vegetation clearing code (PDF, 271KB).
This code applies to Category B, C and R vegetation. See the table below for requirements.
Find out how to clear under the accepted development vegetation clearing code.
Purpose for clearing | Vegetation category | Clearing allowances |
|---|---|---|
Firebreaks | Category B, C and R vegetation across Queensland except for coastal lots | Clearing for firebreaks to protect buildings and other structures (other than fences, roads, tracks, irrigation channels or contour banks) to a width of 30m Refer to Exempt clearing work for other provisions relating to firebreaks |
Fire management lines | Category C and R vegetation across Queensland | Clearing for necessary fire management lines – what is necessary up to a maximum width of 10m Further necessary clearing may be undertaken by providing an exchange area. Refer to the Clearing for infrastructure accepted development vegetation clearing code (PDF, 271KB) for further information Refer to Exempt clearing work for other provisions relating to fire management lines |
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Find out more about using the vegetation clearing codes.
In this guide:
- Exempt clearing work for bushfire management
- Using a clearing code for fire management
- Development approvals for bushfire management clearing
- Bushfire management plans and other considerations
- Other laws and permits for bushfire management
- Clearing during bushfire emergencies
- Cleaning-up after a bushfire
- Roadside vegetation management