Anglesea Heath planned burning

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[Music playing]

[Vision of a forest with smoke coming out of it]

[Text on screen] Planned burning is underway in the Anglesea Heath to maintain the health of the unique ecosystem.

The heath is a special have for native flora and is also home to a wide variety of wildlife.

[Vision from above of a DELWP staff member conducting a planned burn, with parts of the burn to one side of the frame]

[Text on screen] The heath relies on fire to regenerate and renew.

[Vision of a forest with smoke coming out of it]

[Text on screen] The “mosaic burning” involves low-intensity fire creating a patchwork of burnt and unburnt areas.

The resulting blend of new and mature vegetation will create diverse habitat for plants and wildlife.