Re-emergence of First Nations burning in contemporary grassy woodlands

This project aims to inform the re-emergence of First Nations burning in contemporary endangered woodlands insouth-eastern Australia by: (a) implementing a First Nations led burning program, and in conjunction, (b)monitoring the relative ecological responses, including those that influence fire-risk. The expected outcomesinclude new evidence to guide contemporary First Nations burning programs implemented by our project partnersand others. The project will establish an interface between First Nations knowledge and western science toachieve long-lasting multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural outcomes. These include ecological and fire riskmitigatorybenefits and important cultural, social and economic benefits for First Nations peoples.