Test your knowledge: Year-round preparation and recovery planning

True or false: All livestock farms need the same insurance regardless of fire risk or financial position. 

Which of the following are important preparation strategies for land holders?

True or false: A refuge area is an area of the farm where stock can be kept during a fire or flood. A sacrifice paddock makes a useful refuge. A containment area (usually used for drought feeding) also works, especially as fire often occurs in a drought year. The refuge area is not just for emergencies – it is also a safe location to confine stock during fire recovery and can also be used for drought management and biosecurity quarantine.