This practical half‑day community workshop is for peri‑urban and rural residential landholders who want to better understand fire ecology and how fire can be used to support healthy bushland and safer properties.

Designed as a practical next step in property fire management planning, the workshop is suited to landholders interested in using fire as a management tool, whether you already have a property fire management plan or are just getting started.

What is included in this session:

The session combines theory with hands‑on, on‑ground learning and includes:

A classroom session covering bushfire safety, preparedness, and fire ecology
An interactive bushwalk and talk, exploring real‑world examples in the landscape

What you will learn:

By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:

Assess the health of your local environment
Identify vegetation types and key habitat
Understand fuel loads and recognise fire history
Monitor vegetation and wildlife
Understand relevant regulations and requirements in your area

Come prepared! Please bring the following:

Closed‑in shoes
Long pants and long sleeves
Reusable water bottle
Hat and sunscreen
Rain jacket (if required)

Additional information:

Catering and supporting materials provided
This is a free workshop

For more information, contact Nick from Healthy Land & Water’s Fire Ecology and Preparedness Team at nicholas.c@hlw.org.au

This event is delivered in partnership with Toowoomba Regional Council and supported by the Queensland Fire & Biodiversity Consortium.

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