Taylor B, Shovellor J, McCarthy J, Legge S, Nnarda T, 2024, The Conversation
In the Great Sandy Desert, Karajarri and Ngurrara rangers, working with elders and researchers, used historical photos and modern technology to restore traditional burning practices. The photos revealed patchwork burning of spinifex as a key method for managing Country. By incorporating remote sensing and weather modelling to assess fuel loads, the rangers developed fire plans reflecting these patterns. Biodiversity surveys over 5 years found that different species of reptiles prefer different spinifex age classes, while mammals thrived in areas with fine-scale patchwork burns, highlighting the ecological importance of cultural fire management.
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