1. O. CostelloFunded by the Australian Governments Clean Energy
Future Biodiversity Fund. Why Do we burn? Key themes from cultural
burning in northern NSW
2. Acknowledgement of country
3. O. CostelloFunded by the Australian Governments Clean Energy
Future Biodiversity Fund. Cultural learning pathways to diversity
of fire Dr Miles Holmes
4. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 future generations (BW,Minyumi, Banbai)
Responsibility to look after country For the cycle of healthy
people and healthy country To learn from country To connect to
country To manage important species and habitats To manage cultural
landscapes To protect against wildfire Continuation/Renewal of
culture( BW and OEH) To connect to spirit and ancestors To exercise
cultural authority To cleanse and heal To strengthen communities To
manage important plants and animals To observe what comes back
after fire To open the senses and feel positive Handing down
knowledge (added by Banbai) Succession planning (Banbai) For
culturally empowering employment To preserve and protect (Banbai
added) Being a part of country (Added by OEH) To engage with land
management agencies Access to Country Cultural nursery (Business
opportunity) (OEH) Total
5. Key considerations for Firesticks from this process
Responsibility Ensure the right people are involved in planning and
implementing fire based on their cultural connections to the land.
Teaching young people and passing down knowledge. Respect Being on
country, learning by observation and sharing. Recognition Embedding
cultural connection within contemporary natural resource management
practices. Implementing good training, strong partnerships, on
ground practices and appropriate techniques.
6. What is cultural burning to me? Cultural burning to me is
about cultural learning pathways that involve maintaining our
cultural practices and obligations. This is based on our
connections to country and the cultural lore of country. It is
about the kinship roles and relationships between native species,
including people as apart of the Healthy Country is Healthy People
relationships.
7. Thank you Any Questions? Oliver Costello Firesticks Project
Coordinator Nature Conservation Council of NSW m: 0422 223 478 e:
[email protected] website: firesticks.org.au