Fire for Conservation?

It might sound surprising, but fire plays an important role in protecting biodiversity and community safety. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) highlights that many of our native plants and animals rely on regular, low-intensity fire. Some species, like native grasses, wattles, and eucalypts, only regenerate properly after a burn. Without these cycles, forests can become overgrown, weeds take hold, and the fuel load increases, making future fires far more dangerous.

That’s why our local brigade works alongside landholders, neighbours and agencies to carry out planned burns. These burns help remove excess fuel while encouraging healthy regrowth and native seed germination. They also create safe breaks that make it easier to defend the community when the weather turns hot, dry and windy. By supporting these burns, the community is helping to protect both people and wildlife.

Fire, when managed properly, doesn’t destroy life, it renews it. Every burn we undertake is carefully timed and monitored to leave unburnt patches for wildlife and to promote regrowth in others. The end result is a healthier environment, fewer extreme bushfires, and stronger, safer communities.