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Tree decline

Eucalypts are arguably the defining feature of Australia’s flora. There are more than 800 species of eucalypts and their range in Australia extends from sub-alpine areas, through wet and dry coastal forests, to temperate woodlands and the arid inland. There are only about 12 species of eucalypt that occur naturally outside Australia, and only two species are not found in Australia.

Fire Weather Workshop - fire potential high into 2007

Above normal bushfire potential is predicted for much of Australia over the coming months, according to the first national assessment from climatologists, meteorologists and fire agency staff.

Underestimating speed and overestimating distance of a wildfire - avoiding entrapment and burn-over

Many wildland firefighter deaths and injuries in Australia and overseas have resulted from firefighters being surprised and overtaken by a fast-moving fire - both on foot and in vehicles, in both grass and forest environments.

Fire, drought and climate change - exploring the unholy trinity

The mysteries of climate change are being explored across the high plains and mountain forests of Australia through a study trying to unravel the complex interaction among water yield, fire, drought and long term changes in climate.

Firefighters and the human factor

Investigations into accidents or near miss events on the fireground mostly focus on finding out the details of what happened, with relatively little consideration given to the thoughts and mental processes driving the firefighters’ decisions.

Review prompts change to smoke alarm advice

A research review commissioned by the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre has identified some important differences in the performance of different types of smoke alarms.

High country bushfire lab

A unique mobile laboratory is measuring greenhouse gases in Australia’s high country. The fully-self contained laboratory is housed within a 4WD vehicle and trailer and includes sophisticated scientific equipment that takes continuous measurements of CO2, CH4 and N2O emissions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Age and the motivation to volunteer - what motivates people of different ages to become volunteer firefighters?

Australia has about 250,000 volunteer firefighters but for the past 30 years memberships have been declining. Fire agencies fear that if the decline persists a shortage of volunteer firefighters may emerge that degrades the provision of fire services.

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In the media...

A new front in fighting fires

Cynthia Karena
Tue, 24/02/2009

Searching for clues among the ashes

RMIT University
Mon, 23/02/2009

Fire investigators arrive in Bendigo

Bendigo Advertiser
Fri, 20/02/2009

After the fire, other health concerns

Fran Molloy
Thu, 19/02/2009

Fires continue as safety of rural communities is debated

Michael Edwards
Mon, 16/02/2009

Victoria braces itself for more fires

Alexandra Cain
Sun, 15/02/2009

History backs 'stay or go early' policy

John Handmer and Rebecca Monson
Fri, 13/02/2009

Bushfires release huge carbon load

Asa Wahlquist, Rural writer,The Australian
Fri, 13/02/2009

Crucial loss of experience on urban fringe

Charles Krauthammer, The Australian
Wed, 11/02/2009

Senate supports Bushfire CRC

Spokesperson Bob Brown
Wed, 11/02/2009

Mega-fires in Australia

Anne Delaney
Wed, 11/02/2009

Australians 'unprepared' for bushfires

Science Online's Dani Cooper
Tue, 10/02/2009

Australia Fires Point to Risks of Shifting Population

Patrick Barta and Rachel Pannett
Tue, 10/02/2009

Brumby announces Royal Commission into bushfire disaster

Angela Dorizas
Tue, 10/02/2009

Let's get serious on fire safety

Ian Harper, The Australian
Tue, 10/02/2009

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An incredible journey

Posted: 10 years 6 months ago

After 11 years, we are about to enter the last month of your Bushfire CRC. It has been an incredible journey since 2003.

For me, what has stood out the most, notwithstanding the ground breaking research, is the culture change the industry has undertaken throughout this period. At the heart of this has been the close partnership between the Bushfire CRC and AFAC. The...

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Gary Morgan
CEO
Bushfire CRC

Tools available into the future

Posted: 10 years 6 months ago

There is only a month left of the Bushfire CRC, but there is plenty of activity going on. The Research to Drive Change series has been launched, with two successful online forums held. Keep your eyes peeled to the...

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Nathan Maddock
Communications Officer
Bushfire CRC

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