The Environment Protection Authority Tasmania, the Meander Valley Council and the Bracknell Rural Fire Service teamed up last week to teach the pupils of Bracknell Primary about proper backyard burning techniques.
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The Only Share Healthy Air event taught the pupils about the environmental impact of backyard burning and smoke emitted from outdoor wood heaters.
This included a practical demonstration of correct backyard burning techniques.
“It’s important that only dry, seasoned wood is burnt in your wood heater, as smoke can contain toxic particles,” Meander Valley’s health officer Durga Gopala-Krishnan said.
The pupils were also lucky enough to participate in a fire truck tour.
Stefan Boscia
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
Stefan came to The Examiner after working as a copywriter at a digital media firm in Melbourne and interning at The Conversation. He is enthusiastic about reporting on business, local government and environmental issues. When he is not chained to his work desk, Stefan enjoys getting brunch, reading Saul Bellow novels and watching Carlton games.
