Correspondence Between DBCA Regarding Prescribed Burning Plans, From 1 January To 2 April 2026.

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DCCEEW correspondence with Western Australia's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) regarding prescribed burning plans for two forest recovery zones (FRK-099 and FRK-115) within the Walpole Wilderness Area. A January 15, 2026 letter from DCCEEW's Senior Assessment Officer notifies DBCA of legal obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), following a third-party complaint that the prescribed burns may significantly impact nationally protected matters. The letter explains EPBC Act requirements for actions likely to have significant impacts on protected flora, fauna, ecological communities, or heritage. DCCEEW had met with DBCA on January 13, 2026, learning that burns were unlikely in the current financial year. The disclosure includes Phase One obligations documentation and site-specific assessments for both forest recovery zones, indicating early-stage regulatory engagement on whether the prescribed burning requires ministerial approval.