Join CCWA at Environment Matters – Fighting Fire with Fire – Is it effective?
| Hi Clive, Join the Conservation Council of WA for our second Environment Matters event of 2025: Fighting Fire with Fire on Wednesday May 28th. After the longest drought in WA’s recorded history, is it time to rethink our approach to prescribed burning? Join CCWA, leading scientists, cultural custodians, and environmental voices for a powerful discussion on fire, forests, and the future. What’s in store On Wednesday May 28th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, we’ll gather at the the UWA Oceans Institute Auditorium in Yirrakin (Crawley) for an insightful evening with an expert line-up of guest speakers. Speakers: Mitchella Hutchins – Wardandi Elder and cultural custodian Emeritus Professor Don Bradshaw – Internationally recognised ecophysiologist, UWA Nathan McQuoid – Landscape ecologist and conservationist Uralla Luscombe-Pedro – ANU student of humanities and environmental science, photographer Dr Carolyn Orr – Neurologist, medical scientist and public speaker Dr Carole Peters – Educator, researcher, writer, and lead organiser of the Fire & Biodiversity Forum (2021) and Fire & Air Forum (2023) Short Film Screening – Fire and Forest Flammability We’ll be screening a newly released short film by forest flammability expert Dr Philip Zylstra (Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University and Visiting Fellow at ANU). Fire and Forest Flammability presents a fresh scientific perspective on how fire behaves in our ecosystems and what it means for the future of prescribed burning in Western Australia. RSVP HERE The details WHEN: Wednesday 28 May 2025 TIME: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm for networking and refreshments) WHERE: UWA Oceans Institute Auditorium, 64 Fairway, Crawley WHY: Following the longest drought on record in southwest WA, urgent calls are mounting for an Independent Scientific Review of the state’s Prescribed Burning Policy and Practice. There are calls for a moratorium on burning when our forests, woodlands and coastal heaths are so obviously under extreme stress. Prescribed burns are running hot throughout the year, and there’s growing concern about the heavy reliance on large-scale back burning. Despite mounting evidence and public concern, there’s been little sign of change in the deeply entrenched culture of prescribed burning – fueling alarm and frustration. Join us for an important and honest discussion on the future of fire management, the science behind burning practices, and the urgent need for change in how we protect our forests and communities. What are the key policies and plans? Who’s offering real solutions? And what can you do to make a difference? I’ll be there! Your commitment to environmental conservation makes a difference, and we hope you can join us for this critical event. Please feel free to share this invitation. This is a free, in-person event, and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP now as spots are limited! Help support CCWA’s vital work! CCWA proudly hosts the Environment Matters series to bring our community together in support of a healthier environment and a safer climate. These events spark meaningful conversations and drive the change we need, but we can’t do it without your help. Please consider donating today to support the continued success of Environment Matters and secure the future of our environmental work. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community dedicated to environmental stewardship. Let’s shape a brighter future together. DONATE NOW Thank you for your unwavering commitment to conservation and climate action. By supporting CCWA, you are an essential part of the transformative change we strive wholeheartedly to achieve. We hope to see you soon! Best regards, Sara and the team at Conservation Council of WA We respectfully acknowledge the Whadjuk People of Noongar Boodjar, along with the Traditional Owners of all Countries where CCWA operates. We seek to always walk alongside our Aboriginal partners, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. |
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