The Grit — MARCH, 2024 | Page 7

Reap the benefits of cultural burning
Leaky weirs , like a stitch in time to save nine

Reap the benefits of cultural burning

THE grit

Cultural learning ... in the classroom ( above ) and walking on Country ( left ).
Cultural connection a part of good NRM
Traditional Owners and graziers in the Burdekin area are working side by side to heal Country and reduce wildfire risk , using cultural fire management practices .

Leaky weirs , like a stitch in time to save nine

Have you got small gullies continuing to creep ? After resting , does your paddock still have scalds that aren ’ t healing ? NQ Dry Tropics ’ Healing Country team can help landholders tackle small-scale erosion before it develops into a bigger problem .
Three Big Rivers team members Cade Wells ( left ) and Ethan Upkett-Nelliman build a leaky weir with rocks and wire .
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