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Bushfires pose a threat in many parts of Australia, but their management can also come at a cost.
In South West Western Australia, there are concerns that prescribed burning plans are having a negative environmental impact on an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot.
Traditional Owners, scientists and members of the community have been lobbying the state government to reconsider the current prescribed burn regime.
GUESTS:
Dr Lachie McCaw, senior principal research scientist with DBCA.
Dr Joanna Young, botanist and south coast farmer.
Steve Hopper, Professor of Biodiversity at UWA in Albany.
Lynette Knapp, Minang woman from the southern coast.