The Balngarrawarra rangers are actively engaged in sustainable natural resource management practices to maintain the cultural and environmental values of country.
Key activities include:
- conservation of rock art sites, including through managing surrounding vegetation and reducing fire risk through mosaic burns
- fire management for healthy country incorporating traditional knowledge and other ‘best-practice’ guidelines
- feral animal management and cattle removal to protect sensitive and important ecosystems and cultural sites
- baseline fauna and flora surveys
- management and control of rubbervine and other priority weed species
- soil conservation works to reduce sediment loads in the Normanby River and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Sustainable Natural Resource Management
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Melsonby Half-Day Guided Tour
An ecological and cultural treasure trove, just waiting to be discovered.
The wilderness that is Cape York is an iconic destination on every Australian’s bucket list, but the road is long, dusty and tiring. So, what better way to kick start or round off your epic adventure than stopping in at Balnggarrawarra country.
This perfect location has everything, from stunning landscapes, rugged rock ranges, open woodland and paper barked lined rivers to complex eco-systems of endangered flora and fauna species, tranquil billabongs and cultural experiences that cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
This half-day guided tour is operated by the Balngarrawarra (Gaarraay) Rangers. Their intimate knowledge and affinity with
the land will leave you amazed as you explore the geology, ecology and ancient culture of this beautiful country.
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Ranger Bulla McIvor wins QRITC award caring for country nr #Cooktown #FNQ Balnggarrawarra Gaarraay Melsonby rangers. pic.twitter.com/TamzKZno
— Richard (@Rdonair) November 16, 2012