Combustion

Combustion is a rapid chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant (usually oxygen) that releases energy as heat and light, commonly known as burning.

Cultural burning:

What is it? Traditional burning practices uses by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for tens of thousands of years.

Purpose: Maintains healthy landscapes, premotes regrowth, and protects important plants and animalws.

How it helps: Uses low-intesity cool burs that prevent fuel build-up and restore natural balance to the land.

Back buring:

What is it? A fire deliberately lit along the inside of a fire break ahead of an approaching bushfire.

Purpose: Burns the vegetation between the firebreak and the oncoming fire.

How it helps: Removes fuel in the fire’s path so the main fire RUNS out of material to butn and slows down.