Southwest Western Australia has just suffered the driest summer on record with widespread vegetation death, yet Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) continues to conduct prescribed burns, putting more pressure on already stressed native forests and other ecosystems.

Most prescribed burning is occurring in low priority areas, far from human settlement and provides little protection from bushfires while destroying huge areas of natural heritage. Current research conclusively shows that DBCA’s prescribed burning practices are out of date and destructive and have significant impacts on native species and their habitats.

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Petition closes 17 December 2024.