"The bush is ready to blow again": Intelligent planning through the Indigenous Estate.

This article explores the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge and land management practices into urban planning and design in Australia. It discusses how traditional land management strategies have been disrupted since colonization, leading to environmental degradation and increased vulnerability to climate change. The article emphasizes the value of Aboriginal knowledge in understanding and adapting to climate variability and advocates for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in planning for disaster-prone areas. It also highlights the evolving industry of Aboriginal sustainable land management and the role of organizations like Mirring Aboriginal Corporation in promoting cultural fire practices and sustainable resource management. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for governments and businesses to listen to Aboriginal knowledge and incorporate Indigenous management principles into planning and design to build resilient communities. The text also discusses the challenges and opportunities for architects in disaster recovery and the importance of their involvement in addressing climate-driven disasters. It calls for a shift away from conventional solutions and the adoption of transdisciplinary research, community input, and creative thinking to develop effective solutions. The text emphasizes the need for architects to adapt their approaches, develop new skills, and engage with communities and disaster risk management agencies. It also calls for policy guidance, investment in design services, and the integration of architecture within emergency management. The text concludes with recommendations for reform and the development of frameworks for design skills and processes in disaster recovery. Additionally, it briefly mentions the contributions of Indigenous advocate Deborah Swan and the work of Annie Vanderwyk and Siân Hromek in cultural preservation and collaboration with Country. [Extracted from the article]