Bushfire Technical Response Program
Future Winemakers
Bushfires and smoke damage are an ongoing risk to the Victorian Wine Industry.
This plan was developed in response to the extensive fires of the 2019/2020 summer with the generous support of the Victorian State Government.
Planning & Preparing
Its aim is to support the Victorian Wine Industry in planning, preparing and responding to bushfire, smoke and emergency events, focussing on industry-specific challenges. It provides an overview and links to the latest in Australia’s world-class research in managing smoke-affected grapes, wine and fire-affected vineyards.
Action the plan
The objectives of this plan are to facilitate a timely, coordinated, and commensurate assistance package to the Victorian wine industry during a Bushfire event and assist in the management of communications and messaging to stakeholders and the broader community during such an event to minimise harm to industry and its reputation.
