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The bush fires in Australia have burned an estimated 20-million acres, claiming at least 24 human lives and countless wild animals. The size and severity of the fires have touched off debates about climate change and forest management. The country is suffering a crippling drought and record high temperatures. Some aboriginal leaders in Australia say traditional controlled burns might have prevented such devastation. We’ll look at what’s happening in Australia and learn more about the benefits of blending traditional fire management with modern day practices.
Guests:
Bill Tripp (Karuk) – deputy director of eco-cultural revitalization in the Karuk Tribe department of natural resources
Bodie Shaw (The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) – Northwest deputy regional director of trust services for the Bureau of Indian Affairs
Gary Morgan – principal consultant for Global Wildland Fire Management Services
Break 1 music: Djotarra (song) Gurrumul (artist) Rrakala (album)
Break 2 music: Aboriginal Kurdish (song) The Bart Willoughby Band (artist) Proud (album)
