April 1, 2026
Ladder fuels within Asset Protection Zones (APZ)
Understanding vertical fuel continuity and its role in bushfire behaviour Asset Protection Zones…
March 28, 2026
Canopy cover in Asset Protection Zones
Practical guidance for applying Appendix 4.1 of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019 Asset…
February 20, 2026
Case study: Fire, soils and regeneration in the tingle forests of south-west Western Australia
Overview The tingle forests of the Walpole–Nornalup region represent one of Australia’s most…
January 28, 2026
When the ground beneath your feet changes the firefight
Not all bushfire landscapes behave the same way. In parts of Western Australia’s Margaret River…
January 28, 2026
Case Study: Hazard Reduction Burn Notice Peaceful Bay, Shire of Denmark
Bushfire Management Activity: Planned Hazard Reduction Burn Context: Coastal township within…
January 28, 2026
Case Study: Fire Fighting – Essential Services Guide from Western Australia
Designing for the fireground, not just the approval Bushfire resilience is not achieved at the…
November 4, 2025
Beyond Compliance: Design That Performs
When I was at the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) in my role as Director responsible for Planning for…
October 23, 2025
Striking the Balance: The True Aim of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019
By Lew Short, Director Blackash Bushfire Consulting In New South Wales, Planning for Bush Fire…
October 8, 2025
Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2025 – Risk & Proportionate Response
wThe landuse planning framework as it relates to landuse planning and bushfire in NSW is embedded…
September 15, 2025
Planning for Bushfire Protection Bushfire Access – Time for a Reset
Bushfire access matters. In NSW, Section 5.3.2 of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019 (PBP 2019)…