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National Inquiry on Bushfire Mitigation and Management We can not prevent all bushfires but we can be better prepared so we minimise their impact on life and property says the report from the Council of Australian Governments. The report highlights the need for a better understanding of risk, a greater focus on mitigation and better cooperation across jurisdictions. The report attempts to balance the desire to manage fuel loads with the need to maintain biological diversity. Posted 27/1/2005 The information on this page has been drawn from the Australian Urban NRM Network. The Network aims to provide a forum for the exchange and discussion of ideas, innovations, issues and solutions to assist in the conservation and management of the natural resources of Australia's major urban areas. To join the Australian Urban NRM Network send an email to UrbNRM-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.au. Or contact bruce.boyes@dipnr.nsw.gov.au. Bush fires & nature conservation NSW Nature Conservation Council (NCC) Bush Fire Program which has the aim of ensuring that all bush fire management activity is ecologically sustainable while protecting life and property, with a major conference held every 2 years. Visit the Program website http://www.nccnsw.org.au/bushfire/ for useful information including conference proceedings. Programs that have explored the role of fire in the landscape and how we can manage it for nature conservation include: South-East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium which aims to gather and disseminate information on fire management practices that will support the conservation of biological diversity. Visit the Consortium website http://www.fireandbiodiversity.org.au for key messages in regard to fire management, and a range of useful products and materials including ecological guidelines, fire ecology educational materials, and fire monitoring information. What landowners can do Useful products to assist private landowners include: Building a Home in a Bushfire Prone Area Fact Sheet provides an overview of the requirements that apply to all new homes and accommodation facilities built in South Australia’s designated Bushfire Prone Areas. Developed by Planning SA. For this and other useful downloads visit http://www.planning.sa.gov.au/bushfire/bushfire_main_frame.html . Individual Property Planning Kit which assists private landowners write and prepare fire management plans for their property. Developed by the South-East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium. For this and other useful downloads visit the products & materials section of http://www.fireandbiodiversity.org.au . Development in bushfire prone areas Useful products and programs addressing development in bushfire prone areas include: Strategic Manual which provides information for local governments to plan and devise a city or shire wide fire management strategy. Developed by the South-East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium. For this and other useful downloads visit the products & materials section of http://www.fireandbiodiversity.org.au . Planning for Bushfire Protection 2001 has been developed to assist those submitting a development application for single dwellings or subdivisions. Developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service and (former) Planning NSW. Guidelines for Subdivision Development Applications assists applicants when lodging a development application to councils for subdivision developments in bushfire prone areas. Developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service and (former) PlanningNSW. Bush Fire Prone Land Mapping Guideline for Councils developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service and (former) PlanningNSW. Other resources For a range of links to other useful fire resources, visit the Australian Urban NRM Network home page and explore: Links / 2. Biodiversity / 2c. Fire & Biodiversity. The Progressive PSA brings together rank and file trade union activists in the Public Service Association of New South Wales and the CPSU (SPSF Branch). We work for greater job security sustainable jobs in a sustainable environment improved and more equitable pay a democratic and strong union as part of the broader labour movement

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