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Bushfire fuel classification fuel types map

Created 21/09/2025

Updated 21/09/2025

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This map describes Australian fuel type classes and their estimated extents using the Bushfire Fuel Classification (BFC) framework of Hollis et al. (2015) and Cruz et al. (2018). The BFC is a hierarchical, structure-based classification system for fuel complexes, enabling distinct fuel extents and characterisations to be mapped directly onto fire behaviour models. The map has been generated using nationally consistent, open-source datasets, predominantly derived from remotely sensed data, to quantitatively characterise vegetation life forms, height and foliage cover. The automated production of this map allows for rapid versioning as data inputs are enhanced. This version of the BFC fuel types map integrates multiple spatial and temporal resolution datasets, ranging from 10 to 500 metres. For a detailed methodology, refer to Joshi et al. (2025).

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Additional Info

Field Value
Title Bushfire fuel classification fuel types map
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/a43d74aa-9392-5f40-af80-86a0e8737768
Contact Point
CSIRO Data Access Portal
CSIROEnquiries@csiro.au
Reference Period 01/01/2000
Geospatial Coverage Australia
Data Portal CSIRO DAP

Data Source

This dataset was originally found on CSIRO DAP "Bushfire fuel classification fuel types map". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://data.csiro.au/collection/csiro:63764