The National Trust recognises the need to reduce the risk of bushfire to lives and property. People’s safety must always be the priority in the event of a bushfire. We believe it is also important to find a balance between minimising the risk of an extreme bushfire event, providing for compatible community use and preserving the natural environment, biodiversity and landscape values.

Click here to read our submission to the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) for Review of Victoria’s native vegetation permitted clearing regulations 2012.