Understanding bushfire: trends in deliberate vegetation fires in Australia

This paper represents the first concerted effort to document the number, size and distribution of potentially illegal fires lit in vegetation in Australia. It is based on vegetation fire data supplied by a large number of fire agencies across the country. It is technical in nature, which reflects the fact that in many instances the information provided by fire services is, in itself, complex. The report provides a basis for guiding research and policies adopted by fire agencies, other researchers and interested individuals. A summary report, Deliberately Lit Vegetation Fires in Australia by Colleen Bryant, is also available