Forest Fuel



Brisbane has been in the clutches of a dry spell since the unseasonal heavy falls in July, leading to a bumper crop of dry fuel in the forests. There have already been a few fires, most notably the prescribed burn that got out of control near the Gap a few months ago, and others to the north of the city. There's been nothing major yet but you have to think that it's only a matter of time. The Fire Danger Warning signs around our area have been on 'Extreme' for some time. 

This less used trail is one I often take but yesterday... hmmm, it's prime time... one snake already been spotted... riding alone... think I'll give it a miss.

The alternate trail gets much more use. Look at all that biomass! 

This is the area I posted photos of immediately after the prescribed burn in August. After the shower of rain through the week a green tinge is emerging.

Shocker of a cheap phone photo, but there's a wallaby in the center munching on the new green shoots.