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Scientists discovered that fire can eliminate invasive shrubs choking out native forests, but only when applied the right way. The surprising findings could help land managers protect ecosystems without toxic chemicals.
A new study reveals that clearing brush and prescribed burns prevent wildfires so effectively they save nearly four times what they cost. The ancient Indigenous practice is now proven to protect both nature and taxpayer wallets.
Indigenous communities across North America are reclaiming ancient land management practices, from engineered clam gardens to prescribed burns, as Western scientists finally recognize what traditional knowledge holders knew all along. The shift is restoring both ecosystems and food sovereignty after generations of forced separation.