Skip to main content

A man carrying a kangaroo that has burned and bandaged paws.

"A lot of species are vulnerable to effects of fire, which we are really concerned about, but the increases from a conservation perspective don't balance that ledger,"
he said.

Loading...

A man on the back of fire truck hoses burning bushland.

"This complements the proactive approach of prescribed burning and strategic fuel management zones that seeks to manage and reduce fuel loads across the landscape."

Get all the latest science stories from across the ABC.
Your information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement.
Posted , updated