Science Insider: Fire and Weeds

Discover how scientists are untangling the complex relationship between fire, weeds, and biodiversity in one of Perth’s largest remaining bushland. Over more than a decade, Kings Park Science has been conducting field experiments to understand how different management actions and fire intervals shape native plant communities, fuel loads, and weed invasion — and what that means for restoring and protecting urban bushlands.

Hear directly from Dr Russell Miller and Ryan Glowacki, who are collaborating on research focused on the interacting effects of fire, weeds, and disturbance, and learn about the decade-long research program. This is a rare opportunity to see the bushland as a living laboratory, gain insider insights into fire ecology research, and understand how science is guiding land management decisions for a resilient urban landscape.