Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups was delighted to receive two Awards at the Fire Awareness Awards held at Melbourne in December 2015.
The Indigenous use of Fire Project was the co-winner of the "Community-led Prevention and Preparedness" Award and the prestigious "RACV Insurance Award for Excellence".
The project was a partnership between Landcare, Traditional Owners (local & Cape York), North East Catchment Management Authority and North East Victorian Landholders.
A great pat on the back for all involved, and most importantly the recognition of the important role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge when it comes to managing our Landscapes.
Details of the project can be viewed at:
http://northeast.landcarevic.net.au/kiewa/projects/indigenous-use-of-fire
Details of the Fire Awareness Awards can be viewed at:
http://fireawarenessawards.com.au/
A short video capturing project aims can be viewed at:
http://www.nrm.gov.au/indigenous-nrm/north-east/new-approaches