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This is traditional knowledge (see eg https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-51043828).
I hope the "newness" of the research was quantification of the effectiveness (in one locale). #IntanginleCulturalHeritage
Australia fires: Aboriginal planners say the bush 'needs to burn'

What would happen if Australia followed the ancient bushfire management practices of Aboriginal people?

BBC News