A study by leading Australian forest and fire scientists at ANU and Curtin University has found that a common practice used by government agencies to reduce fire risk could be backfiring in Australian forests.

Julie-anne Sprague talked to Curtin Associate Professor and co-author of the study Professor Phil Zylstra about why they wrote the study, and the alarming results that potentially show burns do more harm than good.

A study by leading Australian forest and fire scientists at ANU and Curtin University has found that a common practice used by government agencies to reduce fire risk could be backfiring in Australian forests.
Julie-anne Sprague talked to Curtin Associate Professor and co-author of the study Professor Phil Zylstra about why they wrote the study, and the alarming results that potentially show burns do more harm than good.

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Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.
It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.
As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.
You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

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