In the Xerente Indigenous Territory of Tocantins, Indigenous residents are employing fire as a strategic tool for land management. This practice is seen as essential in preventing larger wildfires.
The use of fire by these communities contrasts sharply with traditional firefighting approaches, which often prioritize extinguishing flames rather than utilizing them as a management tool.
As these Indigenous practices gain recognition, they challenge established wildfire responses and highlight the importance of integrating local knowledge in environmental strategies.