Native Plants
Native vegetation recovers well after fire but, depending on seasonal conditions, recovery may be slow. It is not worth revegetating natural bushland too soon.
ACTIONS
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Don’t assume plants are dead. Wait and see what plants survive before you plan to revegetate. Revegetation is a longer-term project, it could take up to a year to see new growth. |
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Keep burnt or dead trees as they provide valuable habitat for wildlife. |
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Leave burnt leaves on the ground as these provide a protective layer over the soil. |
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Look out for new native plants such as orchids that may appear for the first time as a result of the fire. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
The following documents are listed on the Victorian Landcare Gateway website in the native flora and fauna section. To open click on the document heading below.
Landscaping for Bushfire (CFA)
Burnt trees - Will they re-grow?
Burnt trees - A valuable resource
Burnt trees and their leaf litter - Nature's protective barrier
Native Animals
Bushfires have a devastating impact on native wildlife. Providing habitat is the key to bringing back wildlife but this may take time as plants regenerate and new plantings grow.
ACTIONS
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Consider placing nest boxes on your property to provide bird and native animal habitat while the bushland recovers. |
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Leave burnt and unburnt logs on the ground and in waterways and this provides valuable habitat. |
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If required Wildlife Victoria has this 24 hour hotline 13 000 94535. |
FURTHER INFORMATION