How First Australians' ancient knowledge can help us survive the fires of the future | Joe Morrison

Indigenous people have been managing fire in Australia for 65,000 years. It's time to ask us how it's doneThe debate about climate change in Australia is, among other things, a tragedy of massive proportions - and a distraction from the reality that we have one planet that is, without doubt, changing a lot faster than we ever anticipated.Many of those commenting on the current bushfire crisis in Australia argue about fuel reduction, hazard reduction, use of aerial incendiaries, drip torches, ancient Indigenous techniques and western forms of fire management. Continue reading...