BushfireConf2015 - 12. Bushfire resilience for Aboriginal communities

NATURE CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF NSW CONFERENCE - 2015

BUSHFIRE RESILIENCE FOR

ABORIGINAL COMMUNITIES

Extreme Risk.

Different Hazards.

Sclerophyll Forrest – Crescent Head

After Hazard Reduction – Loftus Rd

Nanima Wellington

Bush Fire Preparation Map.

Water Supplies

Water Supplies

Cultural Burning

After Cultural Burn (Cool)

Partnership with Local Land Services

Murrin Bridge – Lake Cargelligo

BFMC Training

Community Involvement

Community Engagement.

Training Courses for Rangers

Partnership with NCC Firesticks Project

Cabbage Tree Island - Wardell

Local RFS Staff Involvement

Cultural Awareness for RFS Staff

Fire Training.

Wiradjuri Trainees

Neighbourhood Safer Places

Nanima Village – Wellington.

Resilient Australia Awards – NSW Winners & National Highly Commended

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BRAC III ?????