Darwin Rural Fire Simulation
This simulation has been designed to illustrate some key principles related to managing fire risk in the Darwin rural zone. It is not a predictive tool but rather a simulation game to help think through management options and implications.The simulation is designed to.
- Improve landholder knowledge of bushfire planning and mitigation strategies.
- Create a better community understanding of the changing bushfire landscape due to invasive species, such as gamba grass.
It is an educational tool to experiment with different conditions and fuel management options — not a predictive model.
To begin, place an ignition using the ignite tool, then press go to start the burn. Use the fuel danger gauge and wind controls to adjust conditions. The break and gamba tools let you draw fire breaks, restore grass, add gamba, or sprout gamba in regions to see different outcomes.
Click thequestion markbutton for more instructions or visit the Darwin Rural Fire Simulation Online.
