Tim Curran
One Billion Tree fire risk warning
A warning that New Zealand's ambitious one billion trees programme could be at risk from wildfires, unless our landscapes are better fire-proofed. It follows Australia's disastrous wild fire season… Audio
Protecting your house from fire - with plants
The garden landscaping of the future might have to change along with the changing climate. A Nelson resident has credited a fire wise garden, as helping save his Redwood Valley Home from the massive… Audio
Port Hills researchers hope study will help with fire prevention
Researchers looking at the recovery of the fire-ravaged Port Hills in Christchurch hope their work will help reduce the impact of future fires. Audio
Firing up the Plant Barbecue
To find the best plants to use in green firebreaks, biologists are testing the flammability of plants on the 'plant barbecue' Video, Audio
Firing up the Plant Barbecue
To find the best plants to use in green firebreaks, biologists are testing the flammability of plants on the 'plant barbecue'
Video, Audio