Roadsides are important for safety, the provision of services
(such as electricity) and the environment. There are eight roadside
fire management case studies available in this series, providing
information about current roadside fire management plans, projects
and programs being undertaken by CFA and other organisations. These
case studies are designed to provide ideas. They are not formal
CFA policy or guidelines.
These case study publications may be of assistance to you but
CFA does not guarantee that this publication is without flaw of
any kind or is appropriate for your purposes and therefore disclaims
any liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may
arise from you relying upon any information in these publications.
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Kirkstall
Phalaris Eradication Project
This project aims to replace Phalaris on roadsides with native grasses
because native grasses are a lower fire hazard and are easier to manage.
A feature of this project is the involvement of Community Based Order
Workers in helping the Kirkstall Brigade.
Read
the Kirkstall
Phalaris Eradication Project case study - pdf 167k |
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Hamilton
Highway Project
Fire brigades in the Lismore Group and other organisations are cooperating
to control Phalaris along 63 km of the busy Hamilton Highway. A key feature
of this project is the cooperation between VicRoads and CFA brigades.
Read
the Hamilton
Highway Project case study - pdf 215k |
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Regent
Honeyeater Project
CFA has been burning roadside weeds to help restore natural vegetation
for native birds and animals, including the endangered Regent Honeyeater.
Brigades are involved in this project to reduce roadside fire risk, maintain
skills and help the environment.
Read
the Regent
Honeyeater Project case study - pdf 138k |
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Yarra
Ranges Shire Roadside Review
CFA and Yarra Ranges Shire Council have used the Roadside Fire Management
Guidelines (CFA 2001) to review roadside fire management activities across
the shire. These guidelines have been particularly useful for sensitive
roadsides.
Read
the Yarra
Ranges Shire Roadside Review case study - pdf 136k |
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Prom
Road Fire Management Plan
Historically the road leading to Wilsons Promontory National Park was
regularly burnt. This burning stopped resulting in dense vegetation and
the loss of some native plant species. This program is a 25 year roadside
management plan that uses burning to reduce fire risk and regenerate
local native plants.
Read
the Prom Road Fire Management Plan case study - pdf 364k
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Ecological
Burning
CFA has a unique role combing fire safety and environmental protection.
This is demonstrated by the joint cooperation of CFA and the Phillip
Island Landcare Group burning Gorse to reduce fire risk, control this
weed and maintain and develop fire fighting skills.
Read
the Ecological Burning case study - pdf 166k |
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Greendale
Brigade Risk Management Plan
Greendale Brigade (near Ballarat) has used the Roadside Fire Management
Guidelines (CFA 2001) to update their risk management plan. The plan
is available on computer disk.
Read
the Greendale
Brigade Risk Management Plan case study - pdf 123k |
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South
West Area
Fire Prevention Planning Database
This area has developed a database to plan and implement fire management
activities. Information can be easily split up or amalgamated and provided
at an individual road, brigade, shire, CFA region or organisation level.
Read
the South
West Area case study - pdf 79k |
