Scientists say WA government's prescribed burns targets have no scientific basis

The government's fire management strategy is based on a "fuel management" approach. (ABC RN: Fiona Pepper)

The WA government's fire management strategies are outdated and damaging to the bushland burned and the surrounding communities, according to a range of scientists, medical experts and Indigenous leaders.  

A fire and air forum, convened last week by Dr Carole Peters with the support of the WA Forest Alliance and the Royal Society of Western Australia, heard concerns about medical and environmental harm caused by prescribed burning techniques.