Bushfire preparation and recovery: A manual for livestock producers

Abstract

The Black Summer bushfires of 2019–20 affected farms across six states of Australia and had a significant impact on the agricultural community, with thousands of farms affected by significant losses of livestock. Bushfire is a major threat to rural livestock production and over the coming years in Australia, fire intensity, frequency and size are all predicted to increase. In catastrophic fire conditions, leaving the farm may be the safest option for you. A bushfire may be more severe than you expect, as was experienced by many farmers during Black Summer. Fortunately, if it is safe to stay there are concrete steps you can take that are likely to help protect your livestock and farm as well ..