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Bit of history, the first explorers that sailed up and down the East coast thought that Australia was a land of volcano's there was that much smoke over the land. As we know now, it was the Aborigines burning the land in front of them as they migrated from place to place. No CFS or water-bombers back then, no CSIRO or greenies saying that the fire is too hot or that it has burned too long and has to be stopped! We don't have any really old (300 years) trees in OZ, but many of our eucalyptus trees could reach this age. The first explorers that moved inland across the Great Dividing Range cut down trees for housing and kicked off the timber industry. They found some big trees but not many, no really old trees as seasonal burning at migration times killed them off and their seeds. After centuries of seasonal burning and fires caused by lighting strikes, some trees actually need a fire to set their seeds in the nutrient rich ash!

Burning by the Aborigines cleared their migratory pathways and allowed them to wander back months later and pick the green shoots that had sprouted post fire. This seasonal burning also stopped really hot, intense fires that we have seen in the last few decades from starting as the mass of underbrush and forest floor litter was kept to a minimum.

Big hot fires destroy plants, animals, homes and people, however, the smaller fires clear the way for regrowth and do more good than harm. Smaller fires move slowly allowing animals that can, to run ahead or to the sides of the fire, those that can climb stay above the flames and others burrow staying out of danger.
 
Thylacine said:
Bit of history, the first explorers that sailed up and down the East coast thought that Australia was a land of volcano's there was that much smoke over the land. As we know now, it was the Aborigines burning the land in front of them as they migrated from place to place. No CFS or water-bombers back then, no CSIRO or greenies saying that the fire is too hot or that it has burned too long and has to be stopped! We don't have any really old (300 years) trees in OZ, but many of our eucalyptus trees could reach this age. The first explorers that moved inland across the Great Dividing Range cut down trees for housing and kicked off the timber industry. They found some big trees but not many, no really old trees as seasonal burning at migration times killed them off and their seeds. After centuries of seasonal burning and fires caused by lighting strikes, some trees actually need a fire to set their seeds in the nutrient rich ash!

Burning by the Aborigines cleared their migratory pathways and allowed them to wander back months later and pick the green shoots that had sprouted post fire. This seasonal burning also stopped really hot, intense fires that we have seen in the last few decades from starting as the mass of underbrush and forest floor litter was kept to a minimum.

Big hot fires destroy plants, animals, homes and people, however, the smaller fires clear the way for regrowth and do more good than harm. Smaller fires move slowly allowing animals that can, to run ahead or to the sides of the fire, those that can climb stay above the flames and others burrow staying out of danger.
Amen
 
Hi all,
We had some more good rain in the area yesterday and hopefully more coming, should thelp with the smouldering fires. We have been trying to get into bulldog area but trees are down on every track. Not much luck getting into McClouds either. Will be sharpening the chainsaw soon. Any info on how to get into pretty gully would be awesome.
 
Couldn't get thru Long Gully rd to Mcleods? We got removed from the forestry camp weekend before last. Little bit pissed as we had been there panning all day on good colour. Forestry said both Ewingar and Girard will be closed for a while. Pretty gully, depends if you mean via the Tooloom rd or Hootens rd crossing. Could try access thru Lanakai or Clarence wilderness lodge
 
Long Gully threw to rocky river is open. All other tracks will need a chainsaw. Gimp have you heard of the washing machine ? And would you know the name of the mine that the Chinese diverted the water around in pretty gully area ?
 
bbayjohn said:
Long Gully threw to rocky river is open. All other tracks will need a chainsaw. Gimp have you heard of the washing machine ? And would you know the name of the mine that the Chinese diverted the water around in pretty gully area ?
Sweet. Cut my way past Bulldog rock but stopped by big fallen trees. No and no sorry.
 
Great thanks Gimp. Red rock road was clear, didnt do any good though. Area was dry.. Was thinking we may head back down . 2 grams is a great effort.
 
Here we go again
Emergency Warning - Long Gully Rd, Drake (Tenterfield LGA) 2019-10-08 19:09
Posted: 2019-10-08 19:09
A bush fire is burning in the Long Gully Rd, Drake area. The fire is currently over 70000 hectares in size and is out of control.
Current Situation
There is increased fire activity on the south eastern side of the fire around the area of Ewingar, Broadwater Flat, Keybarbin State Forest and the Mount Belmore State Forest.
The fire has crossed the Clarence River and is burning in an easterly direction through the Keybarbin State Forest and Mount Belmore State Forest towards Wyan Creek.
Embers from this fire have started spot fires to the south of the Busbys Flat Rd, Busbys Flat fire in the area of Wyan Creek and Seery Road. More information on the Busbys Flat Rd, Busbys Flat fire is available in our major fire update.
A forecast wind change over the next few hours may see the fire moving in a more northerly direction.
Advice
Residents in the areas of Ewingar, Broadwater Flat, Keybarbin State Forest and the Mount Belmore State Forest should take shelter as the fire approaches. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Residents in the roads off Kimbin-Pikapene Road in the Keybarbin State Forest and Hicks Road, Wyan Creek should take shelter as the fire approaches. Protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
Monitor conditions in your area. Under strong winds, embers may be blown ahead of the fire front, creating spot fires. These spot fires may threaten your home earlier than the predicted main fire front.
Other Information
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Continue to stay up to date with the bush fire situation by checking http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, listening to your local radio station or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
For information on road closures, check http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au. Roads may be closed without warning.
 
Went to Ewningar yesterday, the forest has been cleaned up a bit, still plenty of scrub along Ewningar creek,but you're be able to check out bulldog digging now with out falling down mine shafts , if you go out there still take a chain saw, trees are still falling across tracks with the strong winds, and have a look at some areas that haven't burnt and you'll see why we have the fires we have, forest litter up to ya knees
 
Gunna said:
Went to Ewningar yesterday, the forest has been cleaned up a bit, still plenty of scrub along Ewningar creek,but you're be able to check out bulldog digging now with out falling down mine shafts , if you go out there still take a chain saw, trees are still falling across tracks with the strong winds, and have a look at some areas that haven't burnt and you'll see why we have the fires we have, forest litter up to ya knees
Obviously didn't get the message regarding forest closures between Sydney and QLD border.
 
Hello, is Ewingar SF open for gold detector as Im keen to get out there detecting for gold or the bull dog area. Im learning and can panning Im experienced bush bashing so possibly after fire area is open bush for detecting.
Can go tomorrow till Thursday anyone interested???

Ricky
 
Gimp said:
Gunna said:
Went to Ewningar yesterday, the forest has been cleaned up a bit, still plenty of scrub along Ewningar creek,but you're be able to check out bulldog digging now with out falling down mine shafts , if you go out there still take a chain saw, trees are still falling across tracks with the strong winds, and have a look at some areas that haven't burnt and you'll see why we have the fires we have, forest litter up to ya knees
Obviously didn't get the message regarding forest closures between Sydney and QLD border.

I'm trying to find out if or when the SF's will be opened up. Gimp, can you post a link to where you found the info please? I can't seem to track it down
 

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