Hotspot Fire Project

Testimonial

"I think Hotspots is probably one of the most interesting programs of its kind, because I can't think of a better way to inform people about this critical issue of understanding fire and understanding the needs of our native plant and animals with regard to fire."
Professor Ross Bradstock Centre for Environmental Risk Management,
University of Wollongong

Based on best available science and operational knowledge, the Hotspots Fire Project is a NSW training program which provides landholders and land managers with the skills and knowledge needed to actively and collectively participate in fire management planning and implementation for the protection and enhancement of biodiversity conservation.

Hotspots understands that well-informed and well prepared communities complement the roles of land managers and fire agencies and that a shared approach to fire management is critical to any form of planning.

  • Nature Conservation Council of NSW
  • NSW Rural Fire Service

Under the guidance of the nine project partners in the Advisory Committee, Hotspots is delivered through the coordinated efforts of the NSW Rural Fire Service and the Nature Conservation Council of NSW.

HotspotsVision

Communities sustainably managing fire for healthy landscapes.

HotspotsMission

Working with our partners to increase community understanding, confidence and capacity to sustainably manage fire for ecological and First Nations cultural outcomes, whilst protecting life and property.

HotSpots Goals

Goal 1:
Connecting communities across landscapes.
Goal 2:
Improved transfer of knowledge and understanding of fire.
Goal 3:
Improved landholder confidence and capacity to plan for and implement best practice fire management.
Goal 4:
Develop, deliver and monitor programs that benefit communities.