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Episode 1.The Fire Keepers of Northern Australia

Episode 1.The Fire Keepers of Northern Australia

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 In Australia's remote Northern Territory, Jack embeds with Aboriginal ranger groups who use fire management techniques developed over 60,000 years to prevent catastrophic wildfires and preserve biodiversity in ancient savanna landscapes. Living alongside rangers in Arnhem Land, Jack participates in traditional burning practices that create intricate mosaics of differently-aged vegetation across the landscape. He learns how Aboriginal people "read country" to determine exactly when, where, and how to burn, and discovers how these ancient practices are now recognized as sophisticated tools for both conservation and carbon management in a changing climate. The episode reveals a profound philosophy of environmental stewardship where humans are active participants in ecological processes rather than separate from them.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.