Environmental Science
How Indigenous Land Management Practices Influence Pyrodiverse Fire Regimes
Quick fact
In Australia, Indigenous fire management known as 'fire-stick farming' has been practiced for over 50,000 years, creating a mosaic of habitats that supports thousands of species.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a landscape where fire is not an enemy but a tool—a gardener of the earth. For millennia, Indigenous peoples have shaped these landscapes, yet modern fire suppression often treats fire as a foe. What wisdom lies in this ancient practice?