@article {BF-2423,
	title = {Classifying the fire-response traits of plants: How reliable are species-level classifications?},
	journal = {Austral Ecology},
	volume = {35},
	year = {2010},
	month = {05/2010},
	pages = {264 - 273},
	abstract = {Plant species in fire-prone environments possess specific traits which allow them to survive fire. Species are commonly classified according to whether they survive fire and resprout or whether they are killed by fire and regenerate from seed. However, different populations of the same species have been shown to vary in their responses. Therefore, the classification of a species into a single category based on fire-response traits may not necessarily be representative of every population under every circumstance. This study examined the extent of within-species variation in fire-response traits of woody plants in south-eastern Australia after the 2003 fires. Species were then classified using two approaches: (i) using data from a field survey of fire-response traits, taking into account within-species variation; and (ii) using species{\textquoteright} fire responses listed in a pre-existing fire-response database compiled from a variety of primary sources. Field data showed that the majority of species in the study area resprouted after fire with around one in 10 species variable in their resprouting response. Almost half of all species varied from site to site according to whether they regenerated from seed, either solely or in addition to resprouting. The numbers of species classified as resprouters and seed regenerators varied according to the classification method used. Differences were also found between the classification method when calculating the mean proportion of resprouters and seed regenerators across sites. The fire-response traits for some species from the database were found to differ from the observed field responses. This study demonstrated that the application of a fire-response trait, reported in a trait database, to an entire species, may not adequately represent the actual fire responses of the populations of interest. Rather than considering the fire-response traits of a species, accurate prediction may be better achieved by considering how different populations of plants will respond to fire.},
	doi = {10.1111/j.1442-9993.2009.02032.x},
	author = {Vivian, L M and Doherty ,  Michael and Geoffrey J. Cary}
}
@article {BF-2341,
	title = {Preparing for bushfires: understanding intentions},
	journal = {Disaster Prevention and Management},
	volume = {15},
	year = {2006},
	month = {2006},
	pages = {566 - 575},
	abstract = {Purpose {\textendash} To examine the relationship between behavioural intentions and preparing for bushfire hazards and to test the hypothesis that intentions can inform how people reason about their relationship with environmental hazards.

Design/methodology/approach {\textendash} Survey data were collected from 280 residents in high bushfire risk areas and analysed using multiple regression analysis. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a theoretical sample drawn from those who completed the survey. Data were analysed using grounded theory analysis strategies using the ATLAS.ti data analysis programme following the procedures for open, axial, and selective coding.

Findings {\textendash} The analyses demonstrated that preparedness intentions reflect the outcomes of different ways of reasoning about their relationship with bushfire hazards and that {\textquotedblleft}preparing{\textquotedblright} and {\textquotedblleft}not preparing{\textquotedblright} represent discrete processes. Each outcome was supported by different attitudes towards preparing and by different predictor variables.

Research limitations/implications {\textendash} Preparing and not preparing for natural hazards should be conceptualised as separate processes and additional research into their origins and precursors is required.

Practical implications {\textendash} Separate risk communication strategies are needed to counter reasons for {\textquotedblleft}not preparing{\textquotedblright} and facilitate {\textquotedblleft}preparing{\textquotedblright}. Strategies should accommodate the attitudes and beliefs that underpin these outcomes. To facilitate sustained preparedness, strategies should assist people to negotiate issues required to arrive at a decision to adopt protective measures.

Originality/value {\textendash} Provides novel insights into the relationship between people and natural hazards. It identifies a need to re-think how risk communication strategies are developed and delivered.},
	doi = {10.1108/09653560610685893},
	author = {Paton, Douglas and Kelly ,  Gail and Burgelt ,  Petra T. and Doherty ,  Michael}
}
