Fire

The information below provides useful information to help you manage the outcomes of the bushfires. If you have any other questions please contact your DAFWA regional office.

Articles

Wind erosion control after fire in Western Australia

12 February 2015

Wind and water erosion risk is increased where fire removes groundcover and some seed reserves.
Wind erosion after fire in Western Australia - frequently asked questions (FAQs)

20 November 2015

These are some common questions after serious fires in the agricultural areas of south-west Western Australia.
Water erosion control after fire – Western Australia

12 February 2015

Fire removes organic ground cover, and the risk of water erosion is greatly increased.
Bush and revegetation recovery after fire on farms in Western Australia

25 March 2015

This page gives some ideas on how to reduce the risk of fires in bush and revegetation on farms, and how to speed recovery of burnt areas.
Farm recovery after fire – Western Australia

12 February 2015

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) provides this information to support managers and others suffering from the effects of fire on the farm.
Climate trends in Western Australia

11 March 2016

Western Australia's climate has changed over the last century, particularly over the last 50 years. Average temperature has risen about 1°C.
Pasture recovery after fire

21 March 2018

Most unplanned hot fires change the plant composition and reduce growth and carrying capacity in the following season.
Water supply management on farms after fire

12 February 2015

Farm fires will often lead to contaminated surface-water supplies: ash and soil from burnt paddocks and bushland can be blown or washed into farm dams and provide nutrients for bacteria and algae.
Fire on farms in Western Australia – Reducing the risks

24 March 2014

Farms in the agricultural areas of south-west Western Australia are particularly susceptible to fire in the hot, dry summer months – accidental and intentionally started fires are not uncommon.
Agisting livestock

20 February 2018

Agistment is an option for removing livestock from a property, for a number of reasons – after a fire, when paddock feed is inadequate, to spell pastures, or to finish livestock for sale on better