Jason Smith is a palawa man and cultural fire practitioner based in the Huon Valley of Lutruwita Tasmania. Join us as we chat about the ancient and evolving practice of cultural burning. This episode was recorded around the campfire on melukerdee land in the Huon Valley. Along with our conversation is audio from a cultural burning workshop Jason held in June. Let the crackling of the fire, the rustle of leaves and the song of black cockatoos transport you there with us.

If you are in the neighbourhood, I highly recommend attending one of Jason’s workshops! I think you’ll be convinced. He advertises them on the facebook page Patrula Nayri (Fire good)Traditional Fire Workshops Cygnet.

Thanks to Bellendena Small Grants Scheme for the support to buy better recording equipment, making your listening and our creating experience so much more enjoyable.

Recorded on melukerdee country, produced on muwinina country. Our utmost respect to ancestors, elders and community members.

Intro music by Dan Kowald.

Production by Yanti.