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Bushfire Consulting Services

Burning Bush Consultancy delivers a comprehensive suite of services to clients in bushfire-prone areas, including:

·       Bushfire Attack Level Assessments (BAL)

·       Bushfire Hazard Management Plans (BHMPs), including:

·       Certify a BHMP for the purposes of the Building Act 2016

·       Certify an exemption from a BHMP for the purposes of the Building Act 2016 or the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993

·       Determination of suitable bushfire protection measures

·      Bushfire Hazard Assessments (BHAs)

Site Assessments

Technical bushfire risk assessments

Fuel load measurement and reporting

Development of customised hazard management strategies

All services are firmly grounded in extensive field experience and reflect best practice approaches to bushfire safety and mitigation.

Contact information including a phone number and email address
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About Us

Established in 2025 by Natalie Brown (Nat), Burning Bush Consultancy is committed to delivering practical, technical, and operational solutions for clients managing bushfire risks in bushfire-prone regions. With a firm focus on the unique challenges posed by bushfire hazards in Australia, the consultancy draws on Nat’s extensive experience to provide advice and strategies tailored to individual client needs.

Founder Profile: Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown is a respected leader in bushfire management, bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience across the sector. Her expertise includes:

·       Bushfire operations and planning

·       Planned burning techniques

·       Fuel load assessments

·       Hazard management and treatment options, particularly across Tasmania’s diverse landscapes

Accreditations and Endorsements

Natalie Brown is a Provisionally Accredited Bushfire Hazard Practitioner, recognised by the Tasmania Fire Service. Her qualifications include:

·       Level 3 Planning Officer

·       Level 2 Operations Officer

·       Air Observer

·       Aerial Incendiary Supervisor

·       Qualified Trainer and Assessor in the Fire Management and Fire Aviation Sectors

These endorsements reflect Nat’s commitment to the highest standards of bushfire risk management and her ability to provide expert knowledge and expertise.

Why Choose Burning Bush Consultancy?

A planned hazard reduction burn near a coastal community and popular camping areas with thick smoke and flames, seen from above, with a dirt road and a vehicle nearby.

With Natalie Brown’s depth of expertise and professional accreditation, clients can rely on Burning Bush Consultancy for reliable, effective guidance in managing bushfire risks. Whether you require detailed planning, technical assessments, or operational support, the consultancy is dedicated to helping you achieve safer outcomes to reduce the risk of bushfire attack and the threat to life and property in the event of bushfire.

All of our BHMPs are designed to meet or exceed minimum construction standards. We collaborate with clients early in the design process and during land acquisition, liaising with local government authorities to ensure successful building projects, whether new structures or additions. Our BHMPs and BHAs are tailored to the unique requirements of each site and project. It is recommended an assessment is made in the early planning stages (or prior to land acquisition) as the site location of your build may affect the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) which can vary the design and construction requirements for building in Bushfire Prone areas.

Contact Us

For further information or to discuss your bushfire risk management needs, contact Burning Bush Consultancy today.

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