Take Action: Protect People, Forests, and Wildlife
Every voice matters. Here’s what you can do today to help change Western Australia’s approach to fire management — simple steps, clear impact.
Why Your Voice Counts
- WA targets 200,000 hectares of forest every year in prescribed fires (DBCA, 2023).
- These burns have destroyed ancient tingle trees, peat wetlands, and endangered wildlife.
- Research shows burning more hectares does not reliably reduce bushfire losses (Campbell et al., 2022).
- Other states (Victoria, NSW) now use risk-based approaches - not blanket burning.
Change only happens if people speak up, share stories, and push for reform.
Action 1: Write to Your MP
Contact Your Local Member of Parliament
Why it works
Politicians respond when lots of voters say the same thing.
What to include:
- Who you are: Resident of [your town/suburb].
- Why you care: For example: smoke-related health concerns, loss of wildlife, increased fire risk.
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What you want:
- End broadscale hectare targets.
- Use risk-based, asset-focused burning.
- Invest in rapid fire detection and suppression.
- Fund Indigenous cultural fire programs.
Action 2: Join the Community
Be Part of FABWA
Ways to connect
- Follow FABWA on Facebook for updates.
- Attend local forums and workshops.
- Subscribe to FABWA’s newsletter.
Community power = shared stories + stronger pressure for reform.
Action 3: Share Your Story
Add Your Voice to the Record
Have you experienced
- Smoke haze affecting your family?
- Wildlife loss after a burn?
- Fear from escaped fires?
Share your story (words, photos, video) via the FABWA Stories page.
Why it matters: Real voices move hearts and influence decision-makers more than statistics alone.
Action 4 : Support Change
Spread the Word
Share research and stories on social media.
Sign petitions when FABWA and partners release them.
Volunteer your time, skills, or contacts.
Every small action adds weight to the push for smarter fire management.
Action 5: Donate to Support Change
Back the Work That Protects WA’s Forests and Communities
FABWA is volunteer-driven. Donations help us
- Gather and share evidence of burn impacts.
- Support scientists, elders, and locals telling their stories.
- Run education campaigns and fact-based reports.
Why donating matters:
Every dollar goes into evidence, education, and advocacy — making sure decision-makers see both the science and the human cost of current practices.
FABWA is a not-for-profit initiative. Donations are used only for community education, research, and advocacy. Transparent financial reports available on request.
Common Questions
No. FABWA supports fire where it’s smart and safe: near assets, in the right season, and led by cultural knowledge.
No. It means stopping broadscale hectare quotas and burning only where it protects people and property.
Risk-based burning, rapid suppression, home protection measures, and Indigenous fire practices.
Your Action = Our Future
Every message, every donation, every shared story makes it harder for decision-makers to ignore. Together, we can:
Protect people from smoke and runaway burns.
Protect wildlife and ancient forests from destruction.
Protect WA communities with smarter, proven fire management.