The urban/rural interface is the line, area, or zone where structures and other human development adjoin or overlaps with undeveloped bushland. While living in this zone provides many lifestyle benefits there are also many risks to life and property from the threat of wildfire. 

Fire and emergency agencies are faced with a major challenge as cities and towns expand and more people are living in urban/rural interfaces areas. In many urban/rural interfaces places around Australia the growing mix of people and property in bushland creates the potential for disaster.

Research in this area of the site examines risk management, models and tools as they relate to the urban/rural interfaces.