The Australian 2019/2020 bushfire season was one of the worst in recent times in the world. The season started in early November 2019 in New South Wales, and gradually progressed in Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory. Thousands of firefighters and ...
In this article the author discusses the scientific aspects of climate change and bushfires in Australia as well as the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) introduced by the government. He notes that science serves as a warning of catastrophic events such as heat-waves, fires, and dengue ...
QUICK FACTS ABOUT BUSHFIRESBushfires occur during warmer months in the year as a result of the hot, dry Australian climate. They are an intrinsic part of the natural ecology of the landscape in Australia, especially in the southern and southeastern parts of the country. They have contributed ...
Some bushfire facts Bushfires have been raging across Australia since July. Contrary to the fake news that has been spreading globally, the fires are not the work of arsonists. Less than 1 per cent of the land loss is attributed to arson. Horribly dry landscapes (drought) and dry lightning...
The bushfires continued, in some parts of Australia, into March 2020. The lower estimate does not include the remote, uninhabited area burnt in the NT. For the period 1 August to early December 2019. The estimate of animals killed is an underestimate. It does not include bats, frogs, or...
Stunning images of cownose rays and Australia’s runaway bushfires are among the winners of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition
Immerse yourself in an authentic atmosphere of Australian diverse biotopes set on the fire while exploring the Australian heritage sites and popular sightseeings!Drive through Australia as fast as possible to save endangered and endemic species by catching them into the nets.Extinguishing fire is a ...
“… Bushfires can originate from both human activity and natural causes with lightning the predominant natural source, accounting for about half of all ignitions in Australia. Fires of human origin currently account for the remainder and are classified as accidental or deliberate …”: ...
WE WERE ALL AFFECTED by the disastrous February bushfires in Victoria. More than 200 people died, about 7,000 were made homeless and huge natural areas were damaged. Many of you were directly affected. Our thoughts are especially with you.Ian Lowe...
The Institute of Foresters of Australia (IFA) is an independent, national body representing forest scientists, technicians and managers with professional and practical expertise. Bushfires are a day-to-day preoccupation of many of the Institute's members either through their practical work in the ...