‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds

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Researchers found the shift from open woodland to dense forest after 1788 led to more intense fires, consistent with loss of cultural burning practices Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The drasti…

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  • Researchers found the shift from open woodland to dense forest after 1788 led to more intense fires, consistent with loss of cultural burning practices Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The drasti…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:53 UTC.

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