Protect Your Property Before the Heat Hits
Bushfire season in New South Wales can be unforgiving — especially across the Mid North Coast where high temperatures, dry winds, and dense vegetation create perfect conditions for fires to spread.
If your home or property is surrounded by trees, now is the time to act. Here’s how to reduce your fire risk and keep your family safe.
Why Tree Preparation Matters
Overgrown or poorly maintained trees can:
• Fuel spot fires and ember attacks
• Block fire access routes
• Drop dangerous limbs during dry storms
• Increase risk to sheds, fences, homes, and livestock
Essential Tree Safety Steps
Cut back any limbs within 10 metres of buildings, especially those above roofs or near power lines.
2. Remove Deadwood & Leaf Build-Up
Dry branches and leaves in canopies or gutters are extreme fire hazards. Clear them out routinely.
3. Thin Out Dense Tree Lines
If you have rows of trees close together, spacing them out or thinning low branches can create a natural firebreak.
Old stumps can smoulder long after a fire and may reignite. Remove them now — especially around buildings.
5. Schedule a Tree Assessment
Call a qualified arborist to evaluate dangerous trees, especially if they’re close to your home, shed, or fences.
Local Regulations: What You Need to Know
NSW, you may be allowed to clear vegetation within 10/50 metres of your home under the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Scheme.
Visit the NSW RFS 10/50 Portal to see if your property is eligible.
Always consult with a qualified arborist before clearing or removing large trees.
Bushfire Season Timeline
• Starts: October
• Peaks: December–February
• Ends: March (varies based on conditions)
Mid North Coast regions like Kempsey, Nambucca, Port Macquarie, and Coffs Harbour are often impacted early — especially during dry years.
How We Help
At Langham’s Tree Services, we:
• Provide bushfire safety pruning
• Create vegetation buffers
• Perform emergency tree removal
• Help with firebreak clearing and access path creation
Book a Fire Safety Check
Don’t wait until the smoke’s already in the sky.
- Free site inspection
- Local knowledge
- Fast, insured, and compliant
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