fire-stick farming

A form of firestick farming — A traditional practice of the Aboriginal people of Australia whereby areas of bushland or other vegetation would be deliberately set on fire at various times in order to promote new growth.

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Meanings

nounfire-stick farming (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of firestick farming.
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