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Igniting change in local government: lessons learned from a bushfire vulnerability assessment

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  • B. Preston
  • C. Brooke
  • T. Measham
  • T. Smith
  • R. Gorddard

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  • B. Preston & C. Brooke & T. Measham & T. Smith & R. Gorddard, 2009. "Igniting change in local government: lessons learned from a bushfire vulnerability assessment," Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Springer, vol. 14(3), pages 251-283, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:masfgc:v:14:y:2009:i:3:p:251-283
    DOI: 10.1007/s11027-008-9163-4
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