Axe your wood smoke pollution

THE GOVERNMENT has launched its annual Burn Brighter this Winter campaign to reduce domestic wood smoke pollution.

Minister for Environment Roger Jaensch said the campaign provides easy-to-follow advice.

‘In winter smoke from wood heaters can get trapped by cold and still air which then causes a smoky environment around our suburbs and towns.’

‘Tasmanians are encouraged to use their wood heaters responsibly. Reducing excessive smoke in the environment will help to alleviate any harmful impacts on people with respiratory illnesses and heart and lung problems.’ Mr Jaensch said.

Air quality monitoring across Tasmania shows poor air quality in several locations during the winter months.
For information about smoke levels in your area, smoke alerts and health advice for people affected by wood smoke visit https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/alerts/air/.

Further information can be found on the EPA’s website at epa.tas.gov.au/burn-brighter.