One of the most widespread types of forest in Australia’s high country is facing an existential threat. We need bold action before it is too late.
- Professor in Bushfire Behaviour, School of Agriculture, The University of Melbourne
We know that heatwaves often trigger bushfires. But predicting when and where large fires will break out is getting more difficult with a warming climate.
Christmas holidays are peak time for bushfires. Here’s how you can understand the predicted fire conditions, develop a fire plan and have a safe break.
As bushfires become larger under climate change, the area exposed to intense and severe fires is likely to increase.
Despite the hype around hazard reduction burning this week, evidence shows the measure does not necessarily reduce the bushfire risk.
Victoria is moving away from burnoff targets to a new strategy for managing bushfire risk.
The tragic loss of homes and property after an escaped burnoff shows the complexities of managing risk in a fire-prone land.
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