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On The Land


Agricultural Fire Management Guidelines

CFA has recently developed fire management guidelines titled 'On the Land' (CFA May 2007, reprinted with minor updates December 2007). These guidelines provide an overview of fire management on rural properties and will be particularly useful for those that are new to farming and rural living, undertaking farm planning or trying new enterprises. View or download the guidelines below – choose the full document or view a section of your choice.

On the Land

Agricultural fire management guidelines - pdf 3.45mb: large file! (Edition 2: Dec 2007)

On the Land

 

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Section 1 - pdf 162k (Edition 2: Dec 2007)

On the Land, Section 1

In this section:

  • Front cover
  • Contents
  • Forward by Neil G Bibby
  • Agriculture fire management guidelines

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Section 2 - pdf 2.26mb: large file! (Edition 2: Dec 2007)

On the Land, Section 2

In this section:

  • Understanding fire management
  • Fire behaviour
  • Fire management planning process
  • Fire management concepts
  • Fuel breaks

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Section 3 - pdf 901k: large file! (Edition 2: Dec 2007)

On the Land, Section 3

In this section:

  • Questions to consider
  • Planning fire management
  • Preventing fires starting
  • Limiting fires spreading
  • Providing access for firefighting
  • Participating in community groups

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Section 4 - pdf 317k (Edition 2: Dec 2007)

On the Land, Section 4

In this section:

  • Glossary
  • Useful information
  • Index
  • Contacts

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