Bushland is the term used often to describe the remnant forest and woodland vegetation remaining after clearing and disturbance. It can be a mixture of grasslands and trees and often occurs around cities and towns (read more on the Urban Interface). It is often used for rural residential purposes and for small lot farms. Bushfires are periodic in this vegetation and with large numbers of houses and people compared to other vegetation types it presents a high fire risk.

Research in this area examines risk management in bushland environments.