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Ways to Protect Your Property Against Bushfire Risks

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Bushfires are the number one environmental threat to Australian businesses, and they are getting worse every year. For example, in Victoria there used to be an “extreme” bushfire every 15 years. Now, fires that consume 100,000 hectares or more come along every 5 years or less. Economic losses are huge. In 2009, Victorian fires cost insurers around AU$400 million. The reasons include urban expansion that puts more properties in the path of major fires, increasing fuel loads as forests become dominated by flammable eucalyptus trees and the effects of climate change, which raises temperatures and dries out affected areas.…

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4 Tips to Protect Native Vegetation during the Construction of Your Home

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In many jurisdictions in Australia, clearing native vegetation is regulated by respective states in order to protect sensitive biodiversity. When doing a construction project that requires lopping and clearing of native vegetation, you will most definitely need a permit. You may be fined, or your project can be stopped if you do not adhere to the stipulated guidelines on protecting native vegetation. However, you can be on the safe side of the law by protective the native vegetation without necessarily destroying it.…

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What You Should Know About a Riding Lawn Mower

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If you have a relatively large lawn, you might be interested in getting a riding lawn mower instead of a push lawn mower. Also called a ride-on lawn mower, the riding mower lets you sit on the machine and drive it around your yard instead of having to walk around and push it. This is really beneficial with large properties where it requires a lot of physical strength and stamina just to mow the lawn.…

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