Grassfires can start and spread quickly and are extremely dangerous, they can travel up to 25 km per hour and pulse even faster over short distances. Grass is a fine fuel and burns faster than bush or forests.
Grass slashing is an essential part of property hazard reduction. Slashing reduces the fuel loads, reducing the risk ahead of fire season.
Fire Prevention Slashing around the property helps improve the safety for the landowners, nearby communities, animals and of course the firefighting teams.
Don’t leave it too late to slash! Slashing the long grass in your paddocks, or near your house and sheds will reduce the fire risk. Often landholders think about slashing to reduce the fuel load ...