In February 2009, major bushfires burnt around 92,000 hectares of the Port Phillip and Western Port region. An estimated 28,320 hectares of private land was impacted across 2,447 properties, mainly in the Nillumbik, Yarra Ranges, Whittlesea and Baw Baw Shire areas.
The PPWCMA secured $2.506 million from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Program to protect and restore environmental values affected by the fires.

The PPWCMA has worked with Councils, Government agencies and community groups to develop and implement projects on both private and public land in the region.

The menu to the left provides further information about the recovery programs that have been undertaken, a series of short video documentaries about recovery after fire and further bushfire advice. 
 

Click on this link to visit the CFA website and access information to prepare for the next bushfire season: