Bushfire fuel classification fuel types map release 2.0

This map describes Australian fuel type classes and their estimated extents using the Bushfire Fuel Classification (BFC) framework of Hollis et al. (2015) and Cruz et al. (2018). The BFC is a hierarchical, structure-based classification system for fuel complexes, enabling distinct fuel extents and characterisations to be mapped directly onto fire behaviour models. The map has been generated using nationally consistent, open-source datasets, predominantly derived from remotely sensed data, to quantitatively characterise vegetation life forms, height and foliage cover. The automated production of this map allows for rapid versioning as data inputs are enhanced. This release is an updated version of the BFC fuel types release 1.0. For a detailed description of the methodology, refer to Joshi et al. (2025). This version applies the same methodology as the previous release, which integrates datasets of multiple spatial and temporal resolutions (10–500 metres). The only modification is the use of height data from Ticehurst et al. (2025) in place of the datasets from Scarth et al. (2019) and Langs et al. (2020). Incorporation of this new height product has substantially improved the segregation of fuel classes in arid regions, particularly for vegetation shorter than 5m.