QPWS Fire Program News

Detailed information about planned fireline upgrades in protected areas south of Brisbane between July 2026 and June 2028.

When a bushfire impacted Nudley State Forest, east of Chinchilla, Rangers were quick to respond and the bushfire was contained in just over a week.

When we talk about lifelong partnerships, there are few that embody that more than the ongoing relationship between Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ).

Can flames be turned into a force for regeneration and growth? That’s exactly what’s happening in Queensland’s Main Range Conservation Park and National Park, where a carefully planned aerial burn is breathing new life into fire-affected ecosystems and helping futureproof them against disaster.

An Australian-first event fuelled by passion and a deep connection to Culture and Country gave 38 fire practitioners from across the world a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity through an intensive fire training and cultural exchange experience right here in Queensland, in the State’s Far North.

How fire is helping safeguard the ancient beauty of K'gari World Heritage Area, recognised for its globally significant natural features.

Each year Rangers undertake a careful balancing act, planning the burns necessary to protect this beautiful stretch of Queensland island-life.

QPWS carries out planned burns all year round in favourable conditions and we've recently conducted a burn which plays a vital role in conserving a protected bat species.

Two bushfires threatened Blackdown Tableland National Park and a nearby state forest, prompting a collaborative and prompt response from more than 90 QPWS Rangers, Ghungalu Rangers and integral partners.

Learn all about Queensland’s bushfire season and what you can do to prepare for it.

Protected areas have diverse environmental and cultural values, recreational, community and commercial uses, infrastructure, and threats to consider. Read about protected area land management in Queensland.

Learn about the science behind planned burns, as well as how they help protect the changing Queensland landscape.

For those curious about the nitty gritty (sometimes smokey) details of what fire management within our protected areas looks like, we’ve compiled a list…

In this national park, planned burns have broken the cycle of periodic widespread bushfires, creating safe habitats for animals like the Carpentarian Grasswren.

Take a closer look at this endangered species and the principals guiding their protection.