Australia's biota is species rich, with high rates of endemism. This natural legacy has rapidly
diminished since European colonization. The impacts of invasive species, habitat loss …

Most conservation programs and laws aim to prevent extinction. However, there is a gulf
between such aspirations and the current reality of escalating biodiversity loss. This review …

Human actions are causing widespread increases in fire size, frequency, and severity in
diverse ecosystems globally. This alteration of fire regimes is considered a threat to …

With large wildfires becoming more frequent,, we must rapidly learn how megafires impact
biodiversity to prioritize mitigation and improve policy. A key challenge is to discover how …

Societal Impact Statement Plants are fundamental to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and
are key to human livelihoods. To protect plant diversity, systematic approaches to …

Aim Each year, wild and managed fires burn roughly 4 million km2 [~ 400 million hectares
(Mha)] of savanna, forest, grassland and agricultural ecosystems. Land use and climate …

Catastrophic megafires can increase extinction risks; identifying species priorities for
management and policy support is critical for preparing and responding to future fires …

Societal Impact Statement Conservation seed banks maintain collections of many seed‐
bearing plant species, providing germplasm and data to support management of wild …

Fire management aims to change fire regimes. However, the challenge is to provide the
optimal balance between the mitigation of risks to life and property, while ensuring a healthy …

A wildfire, an unplanned fire that is mainly uncontrolled and originates in combustible
vegetation in rural or urban settings, is one of the most pervasive natural catastrophes in …