Pint of Science Festival - Public lecture on Cultural Burning: Managing Fire and Heritage

Ouzman, S. (Speaker)

Activity: Service and engagement › Public lecture, debate or seminar

Description

Pyroscapes are a threat to lives, livelihoods, habitats and heritage. Recent work with Indigenous rangers shows how modified burning programmes over 32,000 km2 and more than 1400 heritage sites produces good outcomes for heritage and human health. Sven Ouzman is an archaeologist and heritage specialist working in northern Australia and southern Africa. He works on graffiti, Indigenous knowledge, and rock art. He has worked in museums, NGOs and universities - including teaching in prisons.

Period	9 May 2022
Event title	Pint of Science 2022
Event type	Festival
Location	AustraliaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National

Keywords

Archaeology
Aboriginal
Indigenous
Australia
Fire
Pyroscapes
Heritage

Documents & Links

Pyroscapes are a threat to lives, livelihoods, habitats and heritage. Recent work with Indigenous rangers shows how modified burning programmes over 32,000 km2 and more than 1400 heritage sites produces good outcomes for heritage and human health. Sven Ouzman is an archaeologist and heritage specialist working in northern Australia and southern Africa. He works on graffiti, Indigenous knowledge, and rock art. He has worked in museums, NGOs and universities - including teaching in prisons.