Fire
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Reassessing Fire's Role in Nature
This chapter examines the transition from ice ages to the 'pyrocene,' postulating humanity's evolving relationship with fire and its ecological impact. It discusses the shift from traditional fuel sources to fossil fuels, the complexities of forest management, and the historical practices of Indigenous Australians with controlled burns. Ultimately, it emphasizes the need to reconceptualize fire as a vital ecological tool rather than merely a destructive force.
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