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Our main aim is to reduce the fuel load on the forest floor thus reducing the intensity of future fires during the bushfire season. The best season is always Autumn when the temps are lower and humidity is higher unfortunately the upshot being that a lot of smoke can be generated.
I'm caught in both worlds, as a rural firefighter I see the benefit of them and take pride in protecting our local community and their property but as an amateur astronomer I also find it annoying. I adopt the view that it will blow over and the stars will still be there.
Hi PGC, I'm sorry you feel that way towards HR Burns I would be interested to hear your views on an alternative solution to burning off, bearing in mind that it needs to be cost effective and is usually done by trained volunteers.
Cheers
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