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Respond, Protect, Restore, Prevent A Framework for Bushfire Recovery and Resilience Tim Cronin, WWFAustralia

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Page 1: Respond, Protect, Restore, Prevent...RESPOND 1. Wildlife Response Resource nationwide wildlife response AU$2+ million mobilised so far Wildlife rescue partnerships established in all

Respond, Protect, Restore, PreventA Framework for Bushfire Recovery and Resilience

Tim Cronin, WWF‐Australia 

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WWF’s Global Goals

WWF‐Australia’s National Strategy

WWF‐Australia’s Bushfire Response

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WWF’s Global Goals

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WWF’s National Strategy

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WWF’s Bushfire Response

1. Wildlife Response

Resource nationwide wildlife response

Quantify and report on wildlife fatalities

Advise Government on immediate needs

Rapid species assessments

2. Protection & Restoration

Ensure unburnt habitat is protected

De‐bunk misinformation 

Restore critical habitat and connectivity

Promote species adaptation and resilience

3. Future‐proofing

Reform biodiversity laws

Promote Traditional Ecological Knowledge for fire prevention

Strengthen climate policy

WWF‐Australia has established an Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund, with an immediate goal of AU$30 million. This Fund will support: 

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RESPOND

1. Wildlife Response

Resource nationwide wildlife response

AU$2+ million mobilised so far

Wildlife rescue partnerships established in all fire‐affected states

National small grants program to support vets caring for wildlife

Report on wildlife fatalities

Conservative estimate of 1.25 billion animals. Report planned post‐fires

Advise Government on immediate needs

10 Point Plan for Wildlife and Landscape Recovery developed for Commonwealth and all States

Rapid species assessments

Carried out in key fire‐affected landscapes in Queensland and NSW. Planned for Vic. Test and scale. 

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2. Protection & Restoration

Ensure unburnt habitat is protected

Hold the line on tree clearing laws

Expand Protected Area estate

Immediate cessation of native forest logging in all fire‐affected landscapes

De‐bunk misinformation

Science‐based policy for hazard reduction burning

Oppose thinning or grazing in Protected Areas

Restore critical habitat and connectivity

Finance to restore 10 million hectares

WWF to fund at least one key area within all fire landscapes and involving all forest types

Promote species adaptation and resilience

Trial innovative solutions for fire preparedness and climate adaptation for priority species and landscapes 

PROTECT & RESTORE

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3. Future‐Proofing

Reform biodiversity laws

Ensure risk and impact of fires is factored into EPBC Act reform

Rally major public response to consultation

Promote Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) for fire prevention

Peer‐to‐peer exchange between indigenous rangers and RFS

Integrate TEK with modern science for new approaches to fire management

Strengthen climate policy

New campaign to be launched in April, to position Australia as a renewal energy powerhouse

PREVENT

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