Caring for Country

Bushfire Hazard Risk Mitigation

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Australia is a land of droughts, floods and bushfires.

With the impacts of climate change, bushfires are becoming an even greater threat to the community and infrastructure. Muru Mittigar has been working for over 15 years to reduce the impact of bushfires to the community.

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Asset Protection Zone Establishment

Working with landowners and Traditional Owners
Removing of trees and fine fuels
Civil works
Compliance to the relevant standard
Guideline and/or legislation

Muru Mittigar has established more than 200 Asset Protection Zones, each designed to reduce fire risk and safeguard local communities. Our work spans the full scope of APZ establishment, from collaborating with landowners and Traditional Custodians, to removing hazardous trees and fine fuels, undertaking supporting civil works, and ensuring every project meets the required standards, guidelines, and legislative obligations.

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Asset Protection Zone Maintenance

Reviewing of growth
Pruning and tree removal
Fine fuel removal
Rubbish removal
Reporting

Ongoing maintenance is essential to keep an Asset Protection Zone effective and compliant. Muru Mittigar provides end-to-end APZ upkeep, including regular assessments of regrowth, targeted pruning and tree removal, fine fuel and debris clearing, rubbish removal, and clear reporting to ensure the zone continues to perform as intended.

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Become a Host Employer

Partner with Muru Mittigar Employment Services (MMES) to access apprentices, trainees and job-ready candidates while creating meaningful employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We'll work with you to develop workforce solutions that support your business and deliver lasting community impact.

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Looking for Your Next Opportunity?

Find Jobs & Career Pathways

MMES connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, while welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, with apprenticeships, traineeships and meaningful employment opportunities across Greater Sydney. Take the next step towards a rewarding career with the support of our experienced team.

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Environmental and community outcomes

Muru Mittigar is a pioneering social enterprise, reshaping how we care for Country (Ngurra). By blending traditional land management practices with cutting-edge technology, we deliver innovative solutions across diverse specialty areas while driving positive social and workforce development outcomes.

Through our Caring for Country division, we partner with land managers, property owners, and government agencies to deliver tailored environmental and community projects. As a solutions-driven organisation, our priority is to maximise the return on investment for our stakeholders.

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Get in touch with Muru Mittigar today

Simply fill out the form below or give us a call to speak with a traditional land expert. One of our friendly team members will get in touch with you to discuss your project.

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We will discuss your unique needs and help you identify the service you need. This step ensures the chosen solution aligns with your specific needs and objectives.

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We approach your land maintenance and management plans with a focus on what best suits the environment, and best outcomes.

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Acknowledgement of First Peoples

We acknowledge the Dharug people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. We acknowledge the Elders, both past and present. Our organisation, in partnership with the Aboriginals of NSW, is working to place First Peoples living cultures and histories at the core of our practice.

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