The Northern Rivers Fire and Biodiversity Consortium brings together public and private land managers to deliver coordinated, sustainable fire management across the Northern Rivers.
We’re rebuilding in 2026 — and we want you to join us.
Since 2011
Coordinating fire + biodiversity in the Northern Rivers
~10,290 km²
Region of Operation
20+ Projects
Led across the region.
$2.2m
In projects led
Who We Are
The Northern Rivers Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (NRFABCON) was founded in 2011 by a network of passionate individuals and organisations committed to a landscape-scale approach to fire management. We believe that restoring Good Fire helps sustain the region’s rich biodiversity while playing a vital role in risk management. NRFABCON is a collaborative, volunteer-led network empowering public and private land managers to balance fire safety and biodiversity conservation across the Northern Rivers.
We bring land managers, agencies, researchers, Traditional Custodians and community groups around the same table. And through education, research and partnerships, we provide the tools, training and best-practice guidance that build capacity and resilience for sustainable fire management.
Working alongside Cultural Fire
Cultural fire is led by Aboriginal people. Across the Northern Rivers, Traditional Custodians hold the knowledge, authority and responsibility for Cultural Burning on Country.
NRFABCON’s role is to work alongside and support that leadership where we’re invited. We support cultural fire by curating and highlighting ecological science to show that appropriately applied fire supports threatened species and reduces bushfire risk. And we assist cultural burn practitioners in applying the science as they navigate biodiversity and hazard reduction approvals.
We respect the rights of knowledge-holders, including Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, in everything we share.
Explore our resources
Looking for practical help? Our resources page brings together trusted guides, planning templates and background reading on good fire and biodiversity in the Northern Rivers — curated from across the region.
Membership
Membership is now open for 2026-2027. If you manage land, work in fire or conservation, research these systems, or want to support our work — we'd love to hear from you.