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Jack Steele's documentary 'Firekeepers: Flames of Renewal' shows how traditional Indigenous 'cool-burning' land-clearance methods can help revive degraded Australian landscapes.
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Orange, Australia
Who
Local film-maker Jack Steele, members of the Orange First Nations community
What
Jack Steele's documentary 'Firekeepers: Flames of Renewal' shows how traditional Indigenous 'cool-burning' land-clearance methods can help revive degraded Australian landscapes.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:07:57 GMT · 6h 0m ago
Where
Orange, Australia ·
Why
Traditional cool-burning uses slow-burning, low-fuel fires that protect native plant seeds and prevent hotter, more destructive fires caused by modern 'prescribed burns'.
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How this affects you
Incorporating traditional Aboriginal cool-burning practices could offer a sustainable solution to land degradation in Australia, helping regenerate native flora, regulate waterways, and protect diverse aquatic species. This method stands in contrast to current practices that often exacerbate environmental issues.
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- Health & Science6h 0m agoJack Steele's documentary 'Firekeepers: Flames of Renewal' reveals how traditional Indigenous land-clearance methods using slow-burning, low-fuel fires can help revive degraded Australian landscapes.Open article
- Health & Science6h 0m ago'Firekeepers: Flames of Renewal,' a documentary by Jack Steele, reveals how traditional Indigenous land-clearance methods using slow-burning, low-fuel fires can revive degraded Australian landscapes.Open article