Opinion

Brian Gilligan writes: Hazard reduction debate simply frustrating

By Brian Gilligan
December 3 2019 - 6:00am
NO SILVER BULLET: There are several crucial factors that contribute to successful fire management. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
NO SILVER BULLET: There are several crucial factors that contribute to successful fire management. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

During my time as head of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) from 1998 to 2003, I laboured repeatedly to explain the complexities of fire management and the limitations of hazard reduction.

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