HVP Plantations - Fire season preparations 2025/26

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HVP Plantations (HVP) is prepared and ready for the upcoming fire season across our 127,000 hectare Gippsland plantation estate. Our fire prevention activities will continue throughout the summer, including plantation firebreak maintenance and ensuring our network of fire dams is accessible, signed and mapped.

More than half the fires we attend start outside plantation boundaries. We continue to work closely with the community, CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria during the fire season.

HVP deploys significant firefighting resources in Gippsland:

  • 120 firefighters through our Gippsland CFA Forest Industry Brigade
  • Nine fire tankers
  • 25 slip-on units
  • A dedicated firefighting helicopter based in the Latrobe Valley during high risk periods

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On high risk days, HVP's two fire towers are staffed and fire vehicles patrol plantation areas for fast detection and response. Sadly, many fires result from arson which is a serious and preventable crime. The local community has a vital role to play in reporting arson related crimes.

Crime Stoppers say, "If you have seen something, hear something or know something - tell us!". This applies to arson or any suspicious activity you may see.

Reports can be made to:

  • HVP Plantations Gippsland - 5122 0600
  • Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000

Or

  • Contact your local Police station

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