Savanna Fire and Biodiversity Project
The Savanna Fire and Biodiversity Project brings Indigenous perspectives and knowledge of fire together with scientific research to explore how fire management can support biodiversity through the Australian Government’s Nature Repair Market scheme.
Building on substantial work already undertaken by Indigenous organisations and their partners, the project recognises that cultural fire practices across northern and central Australia have sustained people, savanna landscapes and biodiversity for millennia and continue to do so.
How the project works
The project is engaging with Indigenous groups across northern Australia through regional workshops and an Indigenous-led Cultural Values Workshop.
Knowledge shared through these workshops will help inform the technical elements of the project and shape what is explored, analysed and tested.
The project will produce evidence‑based materials that are scientifically robust and culturally grounded. Any future decisions to progress a Savanna Fire and Biodiversity Method rests with the Minister and DCCEEW.
Read the Savanna Fire and Biodiversity Factsheet
Why it matters
The Nature Repair Act 2023 recognises the important role that Indigenous land and sea managers can play in shaping future Nature Repair Market methods.
This work has the potential to create new economic opportunities while strengthening cultural stewardship, intergenerational knowledge transfer and ongoing care for Country.
Indigenous involvement in this project helps:
- influence how communities can benefit from the nature markets
- inform biodiversity outcomes through fire management
- ensure Indigenous priorities help guide potential future method development
Project partners
Funded by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), the project is led by NAILSMA in partnership with: