Bushfire Survey Goes Online

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February 15th 2010


VICTORIAN LANDS ALLIANCE

Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Bushfire survey to give voice to concerns


The Victorian Lands Alliance today launched an online survey of community opinion on bushfire

and management issues to tap the wealth of knowledge in the community.


In announcing the Bushfire Survey, VLA secretary Max Rheese said “A consistent theme in

several inquiries and reviews of recent bushfires has been the frustration expressed by

community members that they were not being listened to with regard to bushfire threats and how

to deal with those threats locally.”


“This 10 question survey allows them to add any comments they wish on this topic.”


“We continue to press for a permanent Community Fire Forum to be established and the survey

results will help to identify the main issues of concern to communities to inform that process.”


The survey can be completed online and is available at the VLA website at




The Bushfires Royal Commission last week heard evidence on native vegetation laws and this

week will hear expert evidence on fuel reduction burning.  These issues are of vital concern to

residents in rural and outer metropolitan communities

however most people

have no avenue to

voice their concerns on these issues.


“We encourage community members to talk to their local member of parliament about fire

management issues and to complete the online survey” said Mr Rheese.








ENDS –


Contact:  Max Rheese 0428 621 320             www.landsalliance.org



The Victorian Lands Alliance is a coalition of member based recreational and commercial users

of public land representing over 40,000 Victorians.  The primary objective of the Alliance is to

initiate public policy which is consistent with the ideals of its member organisations to improve the

management of public land. 


This policy will ensure active management and sustainable multiple-use of public land that

balances the needs of the environment and the community.








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