Indigenous Australians Fight Climate Change with Fire

Authors

Scott Heckbert, Portland State University
Jeremy Russell-Smith
Andrew Reeson
Glenn James

Published In

Solutions: For A Sustainable & Desirable Future

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2011

Subjects

Fire management, Greenhouse gas mitigation, Indigenous peoples -- Australia, Ecosystem services

Abstract

The article focuses on the move of Indigenous people in Australia to implement fire management in an effort to improve landscape condition and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It highlights the launch of the West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement (WALFA) project, a prime example of scientists, governments, Indigenous land managers, and carbon markets connecting to offer innovative solutions to resource management and economic development. It also highlights ecosystem services in the region.

Description

This is the publisher's final PDF.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8513

Citation Details

Heckbert, S., Russell-Smith, J., Reeson, A., & James, G. (2011). Indigenous Australians Fight Climate Change with Fire. Solutions Journal, 2(6), 50-56.