Some fire retardant native plants for the Southern Highlands Region of NSW, by Geoff Butler, March 2020. There are many native plant species that are fire-retardant. Many fire-retardant lists containing native and exotic species are available on a web search. Some care is required by searching for those listing which are relevant to the region you are in, and even whether the species are available within the wholesale/retail trade. This list of native species has been prepared from a number of sources and could have been much, much longer. The time has been taken to cull the many species available on the various lists down to a list of very reliable species for a variety of situations in the Southern Highlands, and which are available through retail and community outlets. Some details and comments on the species are provided, and if the estimated height and width suit your garden needs, more detail on these species is readily available on the internet by typing in the botanical name.