2.2.6 - First Biologists

First Biologists

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, recognized for their extensive knowledge of land management and ecosystems.

Firestick Farming

Indigenous practice of using controlled burning to regenerate local environments.

Interdependency

The understanding of the interconnectedness between species and their ecosystems.

Pyrophilic Plants

Plants that require fire as a necessary part of their life cycle for seed production or new growth.

Epicormic Shoots

Fresh growth from a plant stimulated to develop after the plant has been damaged.

Responsible Cultivation

Sustainable land management practices used by Indigenous peoples, focusing on balance and biodiversity.

Cultural Transmission

The passing down of knowledge and practices through history, culture, storytelling, and dance.

Biodiversity

The variety of life in a particular ecosystem, which is enhanced by practices like firestick farming.