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THE CFA is calling on Victorians to become citizen scientists and help contribute critical information about the state’s fire risk.<\/p>\n

The 2023-24 fire season is expected to be hotter and drier than recent years, and the CFA says grassland curing observers play a vital role in collecting ground information.<\/p>\n

This information us combined with satellite imagery to produce maps that show how dry the grass is across Victoria.<\/p>\n

According to the map released on January 1, the Otways appear to have 0 per cent grass cured but the rest of the Geelong region is at 50 per cent or higher, with a large area east of Lake Corangamite and Lake Colac closer to 60 or 70 per cent.<\/p>\n

CFA remote sensing analyst Dr Danielle Wright said CFA needed more observers trained to provide readings of grass curing.<\/p>\n

“There are parts of the state where we really need more eyes on the ground like the North-East, the North-West and South-West where we have fewer observers participating.<\/p>\n

“Our volunteer grassland observers are an incredibly valuable resource that helps to inform a lot of our decision-making over the fire season.<\/p>\n

“We can’t rely on satellite imagery alone. It is the best performing model available to us, but it can overestimate and underestimate the curing levels.<\/p>\n

“Across bare sand and soil, the model over-estimates curing. In areas of new growth from rainfall, the satellite sensor can pick up the green growth and underestimate curing.<\/p>\n

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The CFA’s grassland curing map for Victoria as of January 1. Image: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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“Observers can adjust the satellite readings which means we can provide more accurate information to inform decision making when it comes to fire risk over summer.”<\/p>\n

Melissa Hughes is a volunteer with Wattle Glen Fire Brigade and is a grassland observer.<\/p>\n

She said the online training module took about 30 minutes to complete and gave her everything she needed to become a citizen scientist.<\/p>\n

“I love the data and the science that goes into this grassland observation. The course was so easy and CFA gives you great tools to support the role.<\/p>\n

“This really is citizen science at its best, the information we observers gather has an immediate benefit to the community.<\/p>\n

“I don’t just see grass any more when I am out on the road, I see so much more detail.<\/p>\n

“It might be dry at the top but still green at the bottom, and I know exactly where it is in the curing process no matter where I am.”<\/p>\n

Dr Wright said being a grassland curing observer was a great way to contribute to CFA and Victoria’s understanding of the landscape for this summer and beyond.<\/p>\n

“Anyone who is interested in the role can participate, not just CFA volunteers. The readings from the observers will better help our fire behaviour models for this summer.”<\/p>\n

For more information, head to cfa.vic.gov.au\/grass<\/a> or email grassland@cfa.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE CFA is calling on Victorians to become citizen scientists and help contribute critical information about the state’s fire risk. The 2023-24 fire season is expected to be hotter and drier than recent years, and the CFA says grassland curing observers play a vital role in collecting ground information. This information us combined with satellite […]<\/p>\n

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