First Nations land and water management

This section explains how First Nations are organised when it comes to land and water management (which can be different to representative organisations for land rights, cultural heritage, etc).

It provides an overview of Indigenous Protected Areas and First Nations Ranger Programs across the country, and how these assist Australia meet its commitment to the Global Diversity Framework and other international initiatives.

It also highlights additional First Nations groups working to protect Country.

First Nations alliances protecting country

This page highlights a variety of First Nations groups that have come together to protect and manage land and sea country across...

What is the Indigenous Rangers Program?

The Indigenous Rangers Program funded by the Australian government assists First Nations people in managing Country according to Traditional Owners’ objectives. There are over...

What is an Indigenous Protected Area?

Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) are areas of land and sea that Traditional Owners have agreed to manage and protect, conserving biodiversity and...