New research finds native forest logging did not worsen the Black Summer bushfires
- Written by David Bowman, Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania
ShutterstockThe Black Summer bushfires shocked the world and generated enormous global media interest. Fire scientists like myself found themselves filling a role not unlike sport commentators, explaining the unfolding drama in real time.
Scientists who engaged with the media during the crisis straddled two competing imperatives. First was their...





