Bushfires in Australia

Firefighters control a spot fire near Bredbo, south of the Australian capital, Canberra, Feb. 2, 2020.

California and Australia look to Indigenous land management for fire help 

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As fires rage across the state of California, many are wondering how management could improve to reduce the risk in the future. Traditional fire management is being increasingly embraced in Australia, which could help inspire California.

Australia Mountain ash sowing seeds

Regrowing Australia’s forests may require human intervention

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Australia smoke

In Australia, raging early spring wildfires have rekindled a raging debate over climate change

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Wildfires Scorch Australia

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Winds Challenge Crews Battling U.S. Wildfires

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