Jawyon Fire Abatement Project
@jawyonfireabatementproject
Along with other tropical savannas, northern Australia is recognized as one of the most fire-prone landscapes globally. The landscape was historically managed by our ancestors, who employed deliberate and skillful fire management techniques. By conducting controlled burns as the wet season subsided and vegetation dried, they successfully created a fire-safe environment.
Project ID: JFAP
Fire-Management
The neglect of the traditional fire management approach resulted in the occurrence of massive and uncontrollable wildfires across the land. Since the upheaval of colonisation, our country has unfortunately endured the devastating impacts of these damaging wildfires. Nevertheless, thanks to the implementation of carbon for savanna fire management, proper fire management practices are being reclaimed for Jawoyn land.
WALFA
Jawoyn were an early participant in carbon economy.
Together with four other Arnhem Land ranger groups - Wardekken, Mimal, Djelk and Ardjamarlarl - we contributed to the successful West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement (WALFA) project, which pioneered the
savanna burning approach to emissions reduction.
Together with four other Arnhem Land ranger groups - Wardekken, Mimal, Djelk and Ardjamarlarl - we contributed to the successful West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement (WALFA) project, which pioneered the
savanna burning approach to emissions reduction.
Benefits
Revenue from the sale of credits is reinvested
in managing country, supporting jobs and training for land owners and custodians, and connecting people back to country.
in managing country, supporting jobs and training for land owners and custodians, and connecting people back to country.
