North Coast Local Land Services and the Department of Primary Industries continue to work together to support landholders affected by the devastating impacts of the current bushfire situation on the North Coast.

As part of the response, they have opened emergency fodder pick-up stations at Macksville and Kempsey showgrounds, as well as the Grafton DPI Institute at Junction Hill.

It is important that affected landholders requiring fodder or other assistance for their livestock register via the Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline on 1800 814-647. The hotline is open 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

"Currently more than 2200 landholders with livestock have been affected across our region and we want them to know we are here to help," North Coast Local Land Services general manager Louise Orr said.

"These fires come on the back of the worst drought on record, so we know our landholders are under huge strain.

"It is essential that landholders register with the hotline so we know where you are and what help you require.

"Our teams can help with emergency fodder and stock water for immediate welfare situations, feeding and nutrition advice, as well as veterinary assistance and where necessary, stock euthanasia and burial.

"We have also housed more than 2000 animals housed in local evacuation centres across the North Coast. These evacuation centres will remain open as required."

"As the recovery efforts continue we will endeavour to get assistance out as quickly as possible, however, due to the ongoing fires some fire grounds and areas are still inaccessible."

During the recovery, it is important that landholders in need reach out for assistance and call 1800 814-647, information about open evacuation centres and fodder pick up locations can also be found at https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/climate-and-emergencies/bushfires/current-situation

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