Research
Firesticks supports Indigenous communities to lead their own research programs. In collaboration with research partners, we are empowering communities to use their traditional knowledges to find innovative solutions to societal and environmental challenges. Indigenous knowledge systems are inherently interconnected, and Firesticks works with communities to undertake land management initiatives with cultural fire that deliver multiple outcomes across culture, community, conservation, economy, and society.
Research in action
We support communities with methodologies that can assist in improving Australian native species and biodiversity conservation, such as the Southern Yuin Koala Project. Communities are collecting data on flora and fauna pre, during and post-fire events to monitor and undertake research on species of cultural significance that are also threatened, rare and/or vulnerable.
Southern Yuin NSW | Dan Morgan Credit: Bear Hunt Photography
Case Study
Supporting Koala Recovery with Cultural Fire
Koalas are a significant cultural totem animal for the Southern Yuin people; they are a crucial part of our environment and national story. The Murrah Flora Reserve and Biamanga National Park in Southern NSW are home to some of the last remaining coastal koala colonies from Sydney to Victoria. But we know that Cultural Burning and Indigenous land management practices can support their revival.
In Southern Yuin Country, Traditional Owners are leading the cultural and ecological monitoring of koala populations in partnership with the NSW Koala Strategy. Indigenous practitioners are conducting surveys using sophisticated, non-invasive thermal imaging and infrared drone technology. WWF also supports this Indigenous-led monitoring work, funding equipment procurement and knowledge exchange trips for the Yuin community. The results will inform the way we use Cultural Fire across the landscape to support koala recovery.
Our vision for the future? We aim to share the research findings and cultural knowledges with other regions with koala populations to inform Cultural Burning practices and ensure koalas can thrive in their habitats.
Case Study
Supporting Koala Recovery with Cultural Fire
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Southern Yuin NSW | Dan Morgan © Bear Hunt Photography
Southern Yuin NSW | Dan Morgan, Bear Hunt Photography
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Our Vision
Are you interested in Indigenous-led research? Firesticks is keen to grow our network of Indigenous research partners to guide our research strategy and grow Indigenous-led research opportunities. Get in touch today!
