The Brigalow community was listed as endangered on the basis of extensive clearing with many remaining remnants occurring as fragments across the landscape. This type of clearing significantly alters how these ecosystems function and the role it plays for the many species relying on these areas for survival. Fragmentation and disturbance can also interact with the changed land uses in surrounding areas including increased risk of wildfire. Brigalow is thought to be relatively intolerant of fire however the occurrence of high fuel load grasses such as buffel, Rhodes or green panic grass pushing into Brigalow remnants significantly increases these risks.