“Knowledge of melaythina (country) and effective risk management sustains biocultural diversity, enriching the lives and business’ of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples.

Our melaythina landscapes form a second skin, maintaining this connection is vital, is multiple dimensional and forms the basis of our lore and healthy melythina.”

melaythina tiakana warrana - Heart of Country

Bush Fire Risk Assessment, Management and Cultural Fire Practices

The risk of bush fire in the state of Trouwunna (Tasmania) and across the nation continues to grow. Mark has extensive experience in emergency management, emergency response and planning and in fire management and use. The Tasmanian government has detailed key requirements when building in bush prone areas.

There is a requirement for bush fire attack levels to be determined and bushfire hazard plans to be in place and developed by licensed fire practitioner. The below services are available when engaging Rrala Connections;

  • BAL rating assessments - Dwellings and Subdivisions

  • Bush Fire and Emergency Response Plans

  • Bush Fire Hazard Management Plans and Reports

  • Private Bush Fire Refuge design and construction

  • Bushfire Water Tank and Spray System design and installation

There is a growing need to reintroduce Cultural Fire Practices to melaythina (country), supported by modern scientific methods in order to protect and enhance melaythina, improving productivity and protecting assets and life.

We offer a range of cultural mitigation strategies to support increased productivity and health of melaythina post the completion of the regulatory required assessments - these include;

•      Assessment of melaythina through a holistic, cultural and ecological lens

•      Fire Mapping and Planning – incorporated and linked into the bush fire hazard management process as defined by legislation

•      Site preparation and readiness

•      Cultural Burning and Implementation of the prescribed Cultural Burn Plan.