Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is responsible for managing fire in forests, parks, nature reserves and other lands that it manages by:
Fire has been present in the Western Australian landscape for millions of years – since long before the arrival of humans – and it has influenced the evolution of plants and animals.
The department has considerable knowledge of the relationship between fire and the environment, which is underpinned by scientific research. This understanding allows the department to apply fire under prescribed conditions to help maintain the state’s biodiversity and to protect life, property and community values from the damaging impacts of bushfires.
Parks and Wildlife's fire management practices are internationally recognised and highly regarded.
“…Western Australia is the only state that has maintained the expertise to conduct efficient and precise prescribed burning in both dry and wet forests.”
Phil Cheney, Former Head of CSIRO Bushfire Research
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to increasing gender diversity in its workforce, particularly in our fire management business where the number of women involved has been traditionally low. This plan describes the objectives, priorities and actions to help achieve the vision.
Women in Fire Management Action Plan 2019-229.77 MB
The Strategy outlines the key strategic priorities for fire management across the breadth of DBCA’s bushfire risk mitigation and suppression responsibilities. The document has been updated to ensure key strategies are current and input was sought and incorporated into the draft from a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Fire Management Strategy2.06 MB
The department provides nature-based activities for school students in and around the Perth area, including Fire Biology – a force of life and Fire Geography – a natural hazard for years 10 to 12. For more information about these and other programs visit Nearer to Nature.
