Due to the level of impact across the landscape during the 2019-20 fire season, the Regional Fire Management Plan (RFMP) 2019-28 was revised. With three years remaining before the scheduled five year review the RFMP was amended to reflect the changes in the environment. We are currently monitoring ecological recovery and fuel-load response. Data collected during these processes will be used to support a comprehensive review of proposed treatments. This review will be undertaken prior to the 2024-28 period.
Bushfire management in the ACT
Bushfires are an inevitable part of living in the ACT. Canberra is described as the bush capital for good reason, with forest and grassland woven through its urban areas. Along with the rural areas and the mountainous and forested landscape to the west and south, living in the ACT means we live in or near an environment where bushfire is a natural occurrence.