Fire and Community Resilience

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) highlights that climate change is altering how fire behaves across our state. Hotter days, longer dry spells and stronger winds mean our traditional fire seasons are shifting. For local brigades, this means we have to stay flexible, working with nature’s changing patterns rather than against them. Planned burns, done in the cooler months or when conditions are right, are one of our best tools for reducing risk while maintaining a healthy country.

When fuel builds up, it doesn’t just threaten homes, it also threatens wildlife and the ecosystems we all depend on. Planned burns help to prevent the intense, destructive fires that can devastate entire landscapes. They also encourage the growth of fire-dependent species and maintain our forests as open, green, and thriving. By keeping this balance, we’re helping protect both biodiversity and the well-being of our communities.

As weather patterns continue to change, community understanding and support are more critical than ever. Every burn is carefully planned, guided by science and experience, and aligned with the same principles used by Queensland Parks. Together, neighbours, brigades, and land managers, we can adapt to changing conditions, protect our natural heritage, and build a safer future for everyone.