What Council Does

Council manages approximately 1,500 hectares of ‘natural area’ across the Hornsby Shire and plays a key role under legislation “to take practicable steps to prevent the occurrence of bush fires on, and to minimise the danger of the spread of bush fires on or from, it’s land.” (Section 63, Rural Fires Act 1997).

No one action provides complete protection against bush fire impact. It is the combination of a range of planning, regulations and operational bush fire management activities that mitigates risk and builds a safer community.

View the actions below to find out more about Councils responsibilities in prevention, preparedness and response.