This academic blog belongs to University of Melbourne’s School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences department. It showcases student research projects related to fire and the department’s publications. There is also information on work/volunteer opportunities with the department.
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Working on the Wildside
Carmela Ticzon, , Fauna
This blog is maintained by Bronwyn Hradsky, of University of Melbourne’s School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences. The blog...
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Association for Fire Ecology
Carmela Ticzon,
The AFE is an international organisation of professionals and academics dedicated to improving knowledge on fire and land management. Their...
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Wattleridge Fire and Seasons Calendar
Michelle Rose NCC, , Cultural burning
Wattleridge Fire and Seasons Calendar featured on the Atlas of Living Australia website. The calendars represent annual seasonal changes as...
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Does pyrodiversity really promote biodiversity?
Bushfire Volunteer, , Fauna
Does pyrodiversity really promote biodiversity? Local knowledge is important when managing fire for plant and animal conservation. An article...
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Fire and Weeds – Landholder Booklet from Hotspots
Greg Banks, , African Lovegrass, how to, Lantana, Setaria, weeds
The Interaction between Fire and Weeds: A booklet for landholders in NSW This booklet is a welcome addition to...
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Melville Island mammal declines fought with fire
Bushfire Volunteer, , Cultural burning, Ferals, wildfire
Just off the coast of Darwin findings have shown the importance of fire management highlighting the use of fires to leave...
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Protecting Hollows With Citizen Science
Bushfire Volunteer, , Community resilience, Fauna, Featured, Fire, Hazard Reduction, Hollows, plants, Research, resources, threatened species, vulnerable species, wildfire
Around the country, communities are using the power of citizen science to help protect a highly ecologically valuable and...
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An Introduction to Citizen Science
Bushfire Volunteer, , bushcare, climate change, Featured, Fire, Monitoring, plants, post-fire, Research, resources, threatened species, vulnerable species
Citizen science databases can be an excellent tool for getting to know the flora and fauna present within your...