Case Studies and Current Research
Our case studies, current work in progress and scientific publications are based on in-depth investigations of the underlying principles of fire and their regimes
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Our Publications
FLARE is dedicated to advancing our understanding of wildfire for the benefit of the community and the environment. Our team contributes to the global knowledge of fire through scientific publications, conferences and professional and educational activities.
Some things we are currently working on
Firebrand ignition of building materials
Firebrands are small, often smoldering embers which break off of vegetative or structural materials during wildland fires and can loft up to several kilometers ahead of the main fire front, igniting new spot fires. They have been found to be ...
Understanding the origin and development of extreme and mega bushfires
Extreme and megafires result in significant damage to property and infrastructure and are associated with large suppression costs. These events form when separate fires merge. Their increase occurrence in recent seasons highlights the ...
Ecosystem resilience in ecological fire groups – ERP 28
The overarching aim of this projects is to understand the effects of bushfires and planned burning on ecosystem resilience, focusing on four key ecosystems in Victoria: Grassy Heathy Dry Forest, Iron Bark / Box, High Altitude Shrubland Woodland ...
Assessing impacts of fire regime intensification in fire-adapted forests
Sclerophyll forests in southeast Australia have typically evolved alongside fire, and generally recover from single fire events. Anthropogenic climate change is increasing fire prevalence which means these forests are increasingly exposed to ...
Interactions between fire regimes, climate and other environmental gradients shape plant diversity in heathland communities
Fire is a key driver of plant diversity globally. Heathlands are fire-prone and species-rich. Many species demonstrate fire adaptations such as post-fire resprouting, fire-stimulated germination, and fire-stimulated seed release. However, ...
Characterising and managing fire risks to plantations under changing climates
Changing climates are creating significant fire risks to Australian plantations. Fires are predicted to become more frequent and intense, potentially resulting in increased plantation losses to wildfire. Existing fire simulation models do not ...