Hazard reduction burns: the facts

Hazard reduction burning isn't backburning, nor is it not a cure-all for preventing bushfires. So what exactly is it?

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[ellyarizkihandayani]

Thank you so much for the comprehensive video, but I still need a better understanding of what exactly the difference between hazard reduction burning and back burning. Could somebody explain it to me? Thank you in advance.