The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) leads the Victorian Government's efforts to sustainably manage water resources and catchments, climate change, bushfires, parks and other public land, forests, biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
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This fire season all Victorians will be at risk.
For more information see cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667. |
Current Initiatives
- Protecting East Gippsland's old growth and iconic forests
View our online photo gallery at www.dse.vic.gov.au/forests - Planned burning has started
To prepare for bushfires, we are reducing fuels in Victoria's parks and forests. Find out about planned burns in your area. - Making Victoria fire ready - Vegetation clearing
These new interim planning provisions include a 10/30 right for clearing native vegetation around buildings used for accommodation and along fence-lines. - 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report
The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission Interim Report was tabled in Parliament on Monday 17 August 2009. Download the report.


