Bushfire Information

​​​​For information about the current fire situation always check TasALERT​.​

For information about fires in national parks check the Parks and Wildlife Service park and tr​ack closures page​.​​ 

Primary producer support​

If you are a primary producer returning hom​​e after the bushfires, the department would like to hear from you. 

Any information you can provide about the impacts of the fires on your stock, produce or infrastructure will help us understand and assess the impacts of the current bushfires on the agricultural industry. Read our B​ushfire Impact Assessment flyer​.​

• Fodder: 
  The Bushfires on Farming Properties webpage has advice about where to purchase fodder. 

• Financial assistance:
  The TASRECOVERY website​ offers a range of financial assistance for individuals and families affected by an eligible natural disaster.​​

NRE Tas bushfire information

NRE Tas offers a range of bushfire advice including:

• Animal welfare: 
  The Emergency Animal Welfare webpage​ provides information and links to resources about managing animal welfare issues for livestock and domestic animals as a result of bushfires. 

• Natural values:
  The How Our Iconic Natural Va​​lues webpage​ explains how species of plants and other natural values in the Tasmania Wilderness World Heritage Area, respond to fire, their sensitivity and their ability to recover.​

• Wildlife:
  The Wildlife ​​and Bushfires webpage provides advice for dealing with injured or orphaned wildlife affected by bushfire.

• Animals:
  The Animals and Bushfires webpage has information to help you include your animals in your bushfire plan and to manage your animals during and after a bushfire.​​​