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Old 30-12-2019, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Retrograde View Post
A short but interesting read on the nuances and difficulties of hazard reduction from a former NPWS head.

"In the cool of the evening, ahead of forecast bad weather, there was too much moisture and too little fuel to get an effective burn, even though we all knew the vegetation would burn furiously, threatening nearby houses, 24-48 hours later when the weather turned."

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sto...ting/?cs=14246
Thanks for the link Pete. Straight from the horse's mouth.
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