Susie Pulis has received a letter from the hon Lisa Neville (Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water) advising that the burn (2BBB0012) scheduled for Raymond Island in late autumn will not be ignited until consideration is given to the results of further consultation.
She's also been contacted by Brad Fisher (DELWP Regional Manager) who has confirmed the burns are definitely cancelled this year. There is going to be a community forum held very soon on Fire Operations plans for Raymond Island giving residents and the public the opportunity to voice their concerns and suggestions for the future. DELWP will advertise the meeting and also will be sending out letters shortly. The meeting will be independently facilitated.
Susie says "It's a great start for our precious island we so need an overhaul of the current plans as they are clearly decimating our islands habitat. It's really a great victory our voices have been heard the Minister acted and I'm so grateful to her for listening."