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Protecting Nature for All of Us: The environmental benefits of IPAs and Indigenous Rangers|2017

This report brings together case studies of Indigenous Protected Areas and Indigenous rangers, finding that these programs protect nature for the benefit of all Australians. The case studies include examples of how Indigenous land and sea management can improve the environment both a local and national scale.

Download at this link: Protecting Nature for All of Us: The environmental benefits delivered by Australia’s Indigenous Protected Areas and Indigenous rangers

The Protecting Nature for All of Us report finds that real benefits are being secured by Indigenous Protected Area and Indigenous ranger programs. We are now reaping the environmental benefits, such as the control of feral pests and recovery of native species.

But despite the documented success of both programs, the future of vital government funding remains uncertain. The report finds that we need to secure the gains we have made – and that greater investment will benefit all Australians.

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Country Needs People is a national not-for-profit organisation born from the support of hundreds of Traditional Owners around the country.

We pay our respects to all the First Nations people around Australia and their unbroken commitment to keep Country strong on land and sea. We acknowledge Indigenous partners, Traditional Owners, Elders past, present and emerging and extend our appreciation of their support and guidance of our daily work.

ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.