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Cultural burning: using fire to protect from fire and revive Country

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Fire work on Wunambal Gaambera Country, WA.

Did you know that Indigenous Australians have been using fire to care for the land for tens of thousands of years? Evidence show that cultural burning practices not only help reduces the intensity and frequency of wildfires but also plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Experts share insights on the latest evidence behind this ancient practice.


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By Zoe Thomaidou

Presented by Ninos Emmanuel

Source: SBS



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Did you know that Indigenous Australians have been using fire to care for the land for tens of thousands of years? Evidence show that cultural burning practices not only help reduces the intensity and frequency of wildfires but also plays a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Experts share insights on the latest evidence behind this ancient practice.


Key Points

  • Cultural burning, an Indigenous practice, is increasingly seen today as the “tested” way forward for wildfire reduction and promoting Country health.
  • Native titles give Aboriginal communities the green light to revive cultural burning the way they know, and evidence shows it works.
  • Native titles give Aboriginal communities the green light to revive cultural burning the way they know, and evidence shows it works.

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