Indigenous rangers reduce carbon emission in Australia's North

The West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement project involves deliberately lighting fires in the cooler months of the year, preventing more than 400-thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released by wildfires.

Ranger Matthew Ryan says the project suits much of northern Australia.

He says "It's a good program. It could go towards north Queensland if, I mean either there is a lot of interest in there, it's just a matter of talking to the government over there".

"Even like in Western Australia I know there is a lot of interest in there. We would love to see the program expand right across the Top End. Cover the whole Top End".