Bushfire (BAL) and dieback obligations
On bushfire-prone land your plant choices, mulch and structures are constrained by law. And across the south-west, Phytophthora dieback is spread on boots, tools and imported soil — including into your own garden.
⏱ 40 minIntermediateNot written yet
Not planted yet — but the plan for it is final
The practical task and the checklist below are exactly what this lesson will teach. What is missing is the written explanation and the curated links, each one fetched and verified before it ships.
In the meantime the checklist is genuinely usable on its own. Take it outside.
Checklist
- Check whether your lot is mapped as bushfire prone
- Understand how a BAL rating changes materials and planting near the house
- Learn the hygiene practice that stops you importing dieback
- Ask suppliers about the provenance of soil, mulch and plants