Category Archives: Fire Management

Fire operations: some answers

Posted on 6 October, 2014 by fobif

FOBIF has received a response to its submission on the Fire Operations Plan from Andrew Koren, DEPI program manager for planned burning in this region. In brief, DEPI has responded to our concerns with the following points: 1. The Government … Continue reading →

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Risk management vs random burning: a reply

Posted on 30 September, 2014 by fobif

We’ve received a prompt reply to the questions we put to the Environment and the Bushfire Response Ministers yesterday. Readers will remember that our question was simple: –the government is trumpeting its achievement in setting out to burn 5% of … Continue reading →

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Yee–Haah! On the runaway horse!

Posted on 29 September, 2014 by fobif

The Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Bushfire Response, Kim Wells, has today issued a press release on the State Government’s achievements in planned burning. The release is mainly concerned with publicising increased cooperation between DEPI and the CFA; it … Continue reading →

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What are our ‘high value ecosystem areas’ [and how do we know?]

Posted on 1 September, 2014 by fobif

On Monday August 25 the Department of the Environment and Primary Industries hosted a meeting with representatives of enviro groups from the West Central Risk Management area. The point of the meeting was to discuss current and future fire planning … Continue reading →

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Safety last?

Posted on 10 August, 2014 by fobif

The Conversation website this weekend carries an important article by Deakin University researchers on the burning program currently supported by both major parties in Victoria. Revealingly titled ‘Burnoff policies could be damaging habitats for 100 years’ the article patiently explains … Continue reading →

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