Rural Fire Service relents on bushfire code

By Natalie O'Brien
October 1 2014 - 12:15am
Mosman is one of various areas in NSW where home owners have been able to capitalise on regulations and clear greenery without council approval. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Mosman is one of various areas in NSW where home owners have been able to capitalise on regulations and clear greenery without council approval. Photo: Daniel Munoz

The Rural Fire Service has relented and announced changes to some of its controversial vegetation-clearing regulations for bushfire zones after mounting evidence that home owners in built-up areas were using the powers to clear land for development and improve harbour views.