In Tassie we have to endure forestry regenration burns from around the end of March until it gets too dry to burn safely (arpund 9 months of the year).
During this time it's not comfortable to breath the air outside the house and visibility is often reduced to a couple of Km's. One morning I awoke to see smoke (not fog) settled in the valley that was so dense I couldn't see my back fence 50 metres away. I won't even put my gear outside untill the day after a very heavy rain as the filth that's in the air is unbelievable.
Forestry is totally out of control in this state and is not only destroying our environment but also our democracy.
On a recent trip to Victoria I noticed quite a bit of smoke around Melbourne, residents of that state will be peased to know that you are getting much of that smoke courtesy of forestry interests in Tasmania. ABC weather tonight showed satellite images of the smoke trail moving north & over Victoria.
If you're not happy about breathing another states polluted air and having your seeing ruined I suggest you check out
this link and start writing to your local member.
FWIW forestry in Tasmania at least is exempt from ALL environmental law. Smoking isn't allowed in public places, why should forestry be any different.
