Case Studies

Roadsides are important for safety, the provision of services (such as electricity) and the environment. There are eight roadside fire management case studies available in this series, providing information about current roadside fire management plans, projects and programs being undertaken by CFA and other organisations. These case studies are designed to provide ideas. They are not formal CFA policy or guidelines.

These case study publications may be of assistance to you but CFA does not guarantee that this publication is without flaw of any kind or is appropriate for your purposes and therefore disclaims any liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying upon any information in these publications.

Current Roadside Fire Management Case Studies:

Kirkstall Phalaris Eradication Project
Hamilton Highway Project
Regent Honeyeater Project
Yarra Ranges Shire Roadside Review
Prom Road Fire Management Plan
Ecological Burning
Greendale Brigade Risk Management Plan
South West Area Fire Prevention Database

	Kirkstall Phalaris Eradication Project This project aims to replace Phalaris on roadsides with native grasses because native grasses are a lower fire hazard and are easier to manage. A feature of this project is the involvement of Community Based Order Workers in helping the Kirkstall Brigade. Read this case study...

	Hamilton Highway Project Fire brigades in the Lismore Group and other organisations are cooperating to control Phalaris along 63 km of the busy Hamilton Highway. A key feature of this project is the cooperation between VicRoads and CFA brigades. Read this case study...

	Regent Honeyeater Project CFA has been burning roadside weeds to help restore natural vegetation for native birds and animals, including the endangered Regent Honeyeater. Brigades are involved in this project to reduce roadside fire risk, maintain skills and help the environment. Read this case study...

	Yarra Ranges Shire Roadside Review CFA and Yarra Ranges Shire Council have used the Roadside Fire Management Guidelines (CFA 2001) to review roadside fire management activities across the shire. These guidelines have been particularly useful for sensitive roadsides. Read this case study...

	Prom Road Fire Management Plan Historically the road leading to Wilsons Promontory National Park was regularly burnt. This burning stopped resulting in dense vegetation and the loss of some native plant species. This program is a 25 year roadside management plan that uses burning to reduce fire risk and regenerate local native plants. Read this case study...

	Ecological Burning CFA has a unique role combing fire safety and environmental protection. This is demonstrated by the joint cooperation of CFA and the Phillip Island Landcare Group burning Gorse to reduce fire risk, control this weed and maintain and develop fire fighting skills. Read this case study...

	Greendale Brigade Risk Management Plan Greendale Brigade (near Ballarat) has used the Roadside Fire Management Guidelines (CFA 2001) to update their risk management plan. The plan is available on computer disk. Read this case study...

	South West Area Fire Prevention Planning Database This area has developed a database to plan and implement fire management activities. Information can be easily split up or amalgamated and provided at an individual road, brigade, shire, CFA region or organisation level. Read this case study...