In the wake of the 2019/20 fires people who live near affected areas have been attempting to re-establish plants to repair their gardens and provide habitat for local birds, insects and other fauna.

There are some key ideas that you can use to set up your gardens to reduce risk, be more water wise and create a more resilient landscape.

• Download the Water Wise Fire Smart Gardening brochure.

• Download Landscaping for Bushfire: Garden Design and Plant Selection (PDF 4.1MB) 

• Find out more on our Water Efficient Gardening page
• Habitat Network - habitat in your garden in a bush fire prone area (223kb).
• CSIRO Publishing - Landscape and Building Design in Bushfire Areas