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BPP Staff Present At WALGA Bushfire Planning and Biodiversity Management Forum (Perth)
Kathy Nastov (Bushfire Prone Planning Director and FPA Australia Level 3 BPAD Accredited Consultant) delivered a short presentation at the WALGA Bushfire Planning and Biodiversity Management forum held yesterday at the Curtin Technology Park in Bentley. Kathy presented on the Bushfire risk assessment for Mundaring Sports stadium to a room of key stakeholders in the fire management and environmental sectors.The project demonstrated
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning Senior Bushfire Consultant attends the University of Melbourne’s Bushfire & Climate course
Senior Bushfire Consultant Alex Aitken, attended the short course ‘Bushfire & Climate’ held last month at the University of Melbourne in Creswick at their Victorian School of Forestry. The course was run by Dr Trent Penman and covered a broad range of topics including; fundamentals of bushfire behaviour, fuel characteristics and how they affect bushfires, the role of climate and extreme weather,
Read MoreBPP Staff Deliver “Bushfire Fuel Load Assessment” Training in the South West
Mike Scott (Bushfire Prone Planning Director) and Sean Winter (Bushfire Consultant) have been been recognised for there training efforts in the latest edition of the WALGA "Enviro News" Issue 4 - April 2017 Newsletter. Below is an excerpt from the newsletter - April 2017 The training was offered in two formats: a one day course for those most interested in understanding the principles of fire
Read MoreUpdated Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas (May 2017)
The latest Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas released 31st May 2017, updating the areas of Western Australia where bushfire risk may need to be assessed as part of planning and building applications. For people developing or building properties, inclusion in the bushfire prone areas of the map may mean their property needs to meet higher standards, to limit the impact of bushfires
Read MoreRelease of version 1.2 – Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas
The Guidelines for Planning in Bushfire Prone Areas have been updated. The changes are outlined in the summary table at the front of the guidelines and include: • Clearer definitions provided on what constitutes a vulnerable land use and the information required to be provided in an emergency evacuation plan. • Appendix Two - Bushfire Hazard Level assessment amended to include an updated assessment methodology. • Appendix three – BAL Contour
Read MoreMike Scott to Participate in WA BUSHFIRE WORKING GROUP
Mike Scott (Level 3 BPAD Practitioner - BPP Director) has been successful in his Expression of Interest to be part of the Western Australian Bushfire Working Group. The main purpose of the Western Australian Bushfire Working Group is to allow for open and transparent communication between industry and regulators. (Bushfire Services - FPA Australia - Aug 2017) Outcomes from the Working Groups are communicated more broadly
Read MoreBPP Now offers a range of Environmental Surveys and Impact Assessments
Bushfire Prone Planning is a bushfire risk management company offering state-wide services and expert advice. We are now delighted to offer our clients a range of environmental surveys and impact assessments to complement our existing services in bushfire risk assessment and management planning. Understanding vegetation structure, biodiversity, and the functional significance of our flora is an essential part of both environmental impact assessment and bushfire
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning – September News (2017)
Bushfire Prone Planning is the only consultancy in WA with two Level 3 BPAD Accredited Practitioners. Having difficulties getting your Proposals Approved? Speak to one of our Experienced Level 3 Bushfire Planning & Design Practioners today. Our Level 3 Accredited Practitioners can also provide Alternative Solutions, Performance Based Solutions and can undertake AS3959 BAL Method 2 Assessments, all of which can only be done by a Level 3
Read MoreStateWide Service – BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments – Western Australia
Bushfire Prone Planning is a bushfire risk management company that prides itself on the ability to offer State-Wide BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) Assessments and Bushfire related services. Just in the last month alone our Senior Bushfire Consultant Alex Aitken was in the Shire of Canarvon, the City of Esperance and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder completing Bushfire Risk assessments (BAL's & Bushfire Management Plans). The
Read MoreBushfire Prone Planning Announced Finalists in Fire Protection Industry Awards 2017
Bushfire Prone Planning are proud to be Finalists for the Company of the Year 1-49 Employees Award and a Finalist in the Fire Protection Project of the Year Category at the Fire Protection Industry Awards 2017 presented by the FPA Australia. FPA Australia Awards 2017 "We congratulate the finalists not only for their leadership in setting
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