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

EPISODE · Feb 10, 2025 · 10 MIN

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

from Australia Explained

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.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 10, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

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

0:00 10:18

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Australia Explained?

This episode is 10 minutes long.

When was this Australia Explained episode published?

This episode was published on February 10, 2025.

Can I download this Australia Explained episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!