Welcome to the Waimea Rural Fire Authority

           Current Regional Fire Danger : MODERATE The Nelson Tasman region consists of of a land area that is over 1 Million Hectares.  Land use ranges from conservation National Parks, vast commercial forestry areas, horticulture including tree & pip fruit industry, sheep beef & dairy farming to lifestyle properties.  The environment consists of varying degrees of fire risk & hazard, which as proven by history, need focused fire management.  The fire management needs of this diverse environment are as diverse as the environment itself ranging from the forestry harvesting operations undertaken in the steep back country to the lifestyle farmer.  Fire management within this environment is divided into the following areas: Reduction, Readiness, Response & Recovery.

To contact RFN: phone 5442441, FAX 5442651 or Email ian@rfn.co.nz