Table S1 - Adding Fuel to the Fire: The Impacts of Non-Native Grass Invasion on Fire Management at a Regional Scale

Comparison of fire costs. Comparison of costs (in 2010 dollar values) from six paired fires in (a) native grass (prior to A. gayanus grass invasion) and (b) A. gayanus fuelled fires. For (b), the cover of A. gayanus in the burnt area was provided by fire fighters and reported for each. Paired fires were selected based on the close proximity of ignition therefore the staff and resource response would be expected to be similar over time. Grass Fire Unit is standard 4WD with basic fire fighting equipment. Enhanced vehicle has additional communications and fire-fighting capabilities. Private Vehicle is the rate paid for call out of staff private vehicle. Helicopter, grader, loader and water tanker rates vary slightly depending on the contractor available for the fire. Two different helicopters used during this fire, giving a different rate per hour. (DOCX)