Fuel-reduction burns in catchments less of a hazard than previously thought, research finds

By Peter Hannam
Updated September 1 2014 - 11:13am, first published 9:26am
Fire fighting: Backburning near Catherine Hill Bay, NSW. Photo: Phil Hearne
Fire fighting: Backburning near Catherine Hill Bay, NSW. Photo: Phil Hearne

Fuel-reduction burning in catchment areas has less impact on water quantity and quality than previously thought and should be given a greater priority to limit the effect of major bushfires, new research says.

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