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FIRE BREAKS FOR FIRE SAFETY
n 17 August 2020, the Jhb Zoo residents o ered their help to ensure none ensure the safety of the people, animals and
Department undertook the of our tortoises were accidentally hurt in surrounding properties at all times.
burning of re breaks in our the process. They walked the veld where
ONature Reserve to minimise the burning would take place and moved all the A special thanks to Richard Seegers, who
risk of re to neighbouring properties. This tortoises to a safe area to prevent any harm. made certain that we had enough hands on
should be an annual undertaking. board to prevent any injury to animals, and
Turfnet was on hand with the watering Sharon Schwellnus for assisting!
Fire breaks are necessary in our dry climate. truck and Phillip and his team from Jhb
They also promote healthy grass growth Zoo had a mobile re tanker on their truck The teamwork among our suppliers,
from spring onwards. as well as manual re beaters to control residents, HOA and Government
the re. The Jhb Zoo team was incredibly Departments was excellent throughout the
We were extremely fortunate that many accurate with the areas that they burned to exercise!
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