Fire+model

=Fire model=

Assumptions in the model:
Different types of forest will burn at different speeds rather than just one speed.

Cleared areas such as roads will not burn the same as grasslands.

Comments on the model:
Within Muogamarra NP there have been significant fires in 1981 (Kimmerikong Ridge), 1989 (southern end of the park), January 1994 (174 ha, 67%) and 2002 (1953 ha, 75%). DECC, (2006) NPWS Fire management strategy: Marramarra National Park, Muogamarra Nature Reserve, Maroota Historic site and Wiseman’s Ferry historic site, 1-67. Fire is a real issue in this area and any building project needs to have the most reliable fire model.