Research Forum

The Research Forum was the first day of the 2012 Bushfire CRC and AFAC annual conference in Perth - Tuesday 28 August. It was a key part of the conference, and one of the most popular, highlighting the diversity of the research being conducted across the sector. Featuring presentations from Bushfire CRC researchers and the wider research community, the forum was not just for scientists - it was a great opportunity for emergency management personnel and end users to learn about the current research, as well as meet the researchers. These partnerships are an important part of the Bushfire CRC.

News from the Event

Research Forum will connect emergency managers with researchers
The Bushfire CRC Research Forum will connect emergency managers with researchers
More than 30 researchers from universities and emergency management agencies across Australia and New Zealand will describe their latest work at the Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre’s Research Forum in Perth on 28 August.

Research Forum will contribute to knowledge sharing and and learning culture
Research Forum
The first day of the Bushfire CRC-AFAC conference is a dedicated Research Forum tailored for emergency management personnel who need to use new research knowledge for their daily work.

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The annual conference is getting close now and final touches are being put in place. Like the Olympics, this is shaping up to be the best ever! We have excellent keynote and invited speakers who, I am sure, will challenge those present. We also have a great selection of presentations and panel sessions to address the broad theme of 'Diverse Country. Common Ground...

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Richard Thornton
Dr Richard Thornton
Deputy CEO and Research Director Bushfire CRC

Research Stream Presentations

Keynotes
CRC Author Author Download
Prof Stephen Dovers Is Fire Policy Driven By Science? Should it be?
J. Palutikof Managing Disasters and Adapting to Climate Change: What's the Difference?
Prof Robyn Owens The Australian Research Landscape and its Place in the Global Innovation Sector
Stream 1 - Block 1
CRC Author Author Download
Dr Robert Fawcett
Dr Will Thurston
Dr Kevin Tory
Dr Jeff Kepert
 Modelling the Fire Weather of Black Saturday
T. Strand
B. Lamb
B. Mickler
M. Rorig
C. Clements
H. Thistle
 Sub-Canopy Smoke Dispersion: Measurements Near and In a Prescribed Fire-Source to Improve Fire and Smoke Modelling Tools
Mika Peace The Unusual Meteorology of the Layman Prescribed Burn
Stream 1 - Block 2
CRC Author Author Download
Dr Jeff Kepert
Dr Alan Wain
Dr Kevin Tory
 A Comprehensive, Nationally-Consistent Climatology of Fire Weather Parameters
Dr Trent Penman
Prof Ross Bradstock
Gabriele Caccamo
Owen Price
 Developing a Probabilistic Fire Risk Model and Its Application to Fire Danger Systems
Raphaele Blanchi
Justin Leonard
Melissa James
kimberley Opie
 Understanding the Physical Context Of Life Loss In Historic Bushfire Events
Stream 1 - Block 3
CRC Author Author Download
M. T. Steber
B. A. James
K. A. Moss
A. J. Allen
 Aurora: Enhancing Firewatch's Capabilities with Fire Spread Simulation
Prof George Milne
D. Mellor
J. K. Kelso
 Validation of the Australis Wildfire Simulator Using A Large-Scale Historical Fire
Stream 2 - Block 1
CRC Author Author Download
Dr Mick Meyer
Dr Lachlan McCaw
 An Improved Methodology for Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fires In Native Vegetation In South-West Western Australia
Dr Malcolm Possell Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fire and Their Environmental Effects
Dr Liubov Volkova
Dr Chris Weston
 How Does Fuel Reduction Burning Influence Forest Carbon Storage And CO2 Emissions To The Atmosphere?
Stream 2 - Block 2
CRC Author Author Download
Dr Chris Bearman
Dr Christine Owen
Jared Grunwald
Dr Benjamin Brooks
 Breakdowns in Coordinated Decision Making in Teams Fighting Large-Scale Australian Bushfires
Alireza Abbasi Evaluating Emergency Response Network Emergence: The Case of the Kilmore East Fire
J. Durkin
D. Bekerian
 Psychological Resilience to Stress in Firefighters: Rank as a Risk Factor
Stream 2 - Block 3
CRC Author Author Download
Jessica Heath The Affects of Wildfire on Water Yield and Its Relationship to Vegetation Response: A Case Study of the Summer 2001/2002 Sydney Basin Wildfire
Rene Van Der Sant
Dr Gary Sheridan
Dr Patrick Lane
Petter Nyman
 Pim Rjikee The Hydro-Geomorphic Sensitivity of Forested Water Catchments to Wildfire
Stream 3 - Block 1
CRC Author Author Download
Mary Cadeddu Couples' Bushfire Survival Planning: A Case Study: The 2011 Lake Clifton (WA) Fire
Prof Peter Fairbrother
Dr Meagan Tyler
Dr Susan Chaplin
 Gender Matters: Applying a Gendered Analysis to Bushfire Research in Australia
Christine Eriksen Living with Bushfire at the Wildland-Urban Interface: A Comparative Study of California and New South Wales
Stream 3 - Block 2
CRC Author Author Download
Glenn Elliott
Prof Jim McLennan
 'Wait and See': The Elephant in the Community Bushfire Safety Room
Prof Colin MacLeod
Dr Lies Notebaert
Prof David Morrison
 Cognitive bias, worry, and behavioural preparation for bushfire threat: Enhancing preparedness through the modification of thought
Prof Timothy Skinner What is a Condom Tree, and What is its Role in Bushfire Research
Stream 3 - Block 3
CRC Author Author Download
Karyn Bosomworth Adapting To Climate Change – Reflecting On Our Shared and Uncommon Knowledge
Dr Blythe McLennan Visions of Sharing Responsibility for Disaster Resilience': Outcomes of A Multi-Stakeholder Workshop
Stream 4 - Block 1
CRC Author Author Download
Anjali Haikerwal
Dr Mick Meyer
Martine Dennekamp
Michael Abramson
Malcolm Sim
 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Health Effects of 2006/2007 Bushfire Smoke in Victoria
Dr Fabienne Reisen Michael Borgas Operational Readiness of Rural Firefighters - Understanding Air Toxics in the Urban Interface
A. J. Crockett
T Schermer
W. Malbon
 The Lung Function of Male Metropolitan Fire-Fighters Compared To General Population Controls
Stream 4 - Block 2
CRC Author Author Download
Alex Wolkow
Dr David Nichols
Dr Brad Aisbett
Kevin Netto
Peter Langridge
Jeff Green
Michael Sergeant
 Cardiovascular Risk Screening and Stratification of Victorian Volunteer Firefighters
Brianna Larsen
Dr Brad Aisbett
 Tony Graham Identification of Physically Demanding Tasks Performed During Storm Damage Operations by Australia State Emergency Services Personnel
P. Langridge
A. Ruzic
 Management of Heat Stress in Firefighting
Luana Main
Alex Wolkow
Jenni Raines
Dr Brad Aisbett
Rod Snow
Paul Della Gatta
 The Stress of Fire Fighting - Implications for Long Term Health Outcomes
Stream 4 - Block 3
CRC Author Author Download
Dr Fiona Gibson
Prof David Pannell
 An Integrated Assessment Of Competing Land Management Actions For Asset Protection In Central Otago, New Zealand
Veronique Florec
Prof David Pannell
Prof George Milne
Michael Burton
Joel Kelso
Drew Mellor
 Economic Analysis of Bushfire Management Programs: A Western Australian Perspective