by stepbystep » Mon 07 Jan, 2019 8:24 am
Here's a copy and paste of the standard answer I'm giving those that say "this is just a natural event, get over it"
Hi Person X, Dry lightening incidents have increased in Tasmania many hundreds of times in the last 20 years due to a warming climate. Couple that with a sub-alpine environment that is drying up means that Tasmania's high and wild places are under ongoing threat due to these factors. When we then acknowledge many of our endemic species are intolerant to fire we very much need to change the way we look at fire management in wilderness zones. Fast and effective quelling as soon as they begin along with a clear understanding of areas of highest vulnerability and an embracing of traditional(cultural) burning practices will help nullify the tragic effects of many fires. Please try and understand we are in a different world and we need to adapt, or we lose what makes Tassie so special.
Here's some pics taken 2 days ago by the TFS at Rhona.
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The idea of wilderness needs no defense, it only needs defenders ~ Edward Abbey