If you own a bush block in Lorne, Aireys Inlet, or along the Great Ocean Road, you may need to respond to CFA or council guidance or a notice.
These premium coastal areas sit in some of Victoria's highest bushfire risk zones. The combination of dense vegetation, steep terrain, and limited access makes fire preparation absolutely essential.
Requirements can cover fuel loads, defendable space and maintenance. They vary by site, and the issuing or relevant authority determines whether the work addresses its requirements.
Forestry mulching is a practical way to manage vegetation, reduce fuel loads and improve access.
We've helped property owners from Lorne to Fairhaven, Anglesea to Kennett River, prepare their land for fire season — without the mess of burning or the damage of bulldozers.
What we typically do for Lorne and Aireys Inlet properties includes creating defendable space around buildings (usually 10-30 metres), clearing access tracks for emergency vehicles, reducing fuel loads in high-risk zones, and removing fallen timber and debris.
Unlike traditional clearing methods, forestry mulching preserves the character of your property. We selectively clear understorey vegetation while keeping established trees — maintaining privacy and the natural bush setting you love.
Mulch is left on site. Its effect on soil and erosion depends on the material, terrain and conditions, so we assess the proposed work and ground impact for each property.
Get in touch for a site assessment and discuss practical vegetation management, fuel-load reduction or access work. We can provide completion records where agreed; the relevant authority decides whether they meet its requirements.