Fire Breaks in Launceston
We cut and maintain fire breaks to help protect rural properties and reduce the spread of bushfire. Breaks are positioned and sized to suit the land, not applied as a one-size-fits-all measure.
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Reducing Fire Risk Before It Becomes a Problem
Rural properties across Tasmania face real fire risk through the warmer months, and a well-placed fire break can make a significant difference. At Lunson Contracting, we cut and maintain fire breaks throughout Launceston and the surrounding region, clearing vegetation to create a buffer around buildings, boundaries and high-risk areas. Breaks are positioned and sized to suit each property's layout and vegetation, rather than applied as a standard measure across every job. Fire break work often runs alongside slashing to keep the surrounding land under control as well. To get fire breaks in place before the fire season, call us on 0400 228 556 for a free quote.
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Fire break work involves more than a single pass with machinery.
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We assess each property's layout, vegetation and terrain before deciding where breaks should go. This helps direct effort to the areas that offer the most protection.
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Breaks are cleared to a width that suits the surrounding vegetation and fire risk. Denser bushland or steep ground may need a wider or differently positioned break.
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Ongoing maintenance keeps breaks clear as grass and scrub regrow through the season. A break that isn't maintained loses much of its effectiveness over time.
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Fire break work is often carried out alongside other land management tasks, such as slashing or vegetation mulching. Combining these services helps keep a property in a fire-ready state year-round.