
Ken Warnes, founder of our study group, lives in Owen, South Australia and has a farm about 6km from town. Up until November 2016 he had a large Eremophila plantation with over 300 specimens, and hybrids, which had flourished for many years. On 24 November 2015 a fast-moving grass fire started at Pinery, travelled south-east and then north-east towards Owen and Kapunda, affecting dozens of landholders. The fire burnt 84,000 hectares including parts of Ken's property (but not the house).
Ken has been recording the impact of the fires on his Eremophila plantation, including what has happened since. Ken's report, which included numerous photos, can be found in the June 2016 issue of the Study Group's newsletter. The additional photos (below) further illustrate the effect of the fire on Ken's collection and its subsequent regeneration.
Aerial View of Property Following the Fire
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28 November 2015 (Immediately After Fire)
24 January 2016
5 February 2016
25 February 2016
9 April 2016
18 April 2016
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