Forest scientists are calling on Western Australia’s Environment Minister—asking him to reconsider plans for a prescribed burn. The burn would set fire to an ancient Tingle forest on the state’s South Coast. The Parks and Wildlife Service says it’s necessary to protect nearby communities from wildfires, but some disagree.
Australian Prescribed Burn Ignites Debate
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