April 1, 2026
Ladder fuels within Asset Protection Zones (APZ)
Understanding vertical fuel continuity and its role in bushfire behaviour Asset Protection Zones (APZs) are widely…
March 28, 2026
Canopy Cover in Asset Protection Zones
Practical guidance for applying Appendix 4.1 of Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2019 Asset Protection Zones (APZs)…
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 distinctive wet-forest…
January 28, 2026
Fire Fighting – Essential Services Guide – Case Study from Western Australia
Designing for the fireground, not just the approval Bushfire resilience is not achieved at the planning desk alone —…
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 forested bushfire-prone…
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 region, what lies…
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 Bushfire Protection…
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 Protection 2019 (PBP)…