1. 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. 2. Acknowledgement of country
3. 3. O. CostelloFunded by the Australian Governments Clean Energy Future Biodiversity Fund. Cultural learning pathways to diversity of fire Dr Miles Holmes
4. 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. 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. 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. 7. Thank you Any Questions? Oliver Costello Firesticks Project Coordinator Nature Conservation Council of NSW m: 0422 223 478 e: ocostello@nature.org.au website: firesticks.org.au