Talking about fire in Botswana
In May 2019, ASRAC rangers attended the 7th National Fire Management Conference in Botswana, hosted by the International Savanna Fire Management Initiative (ISFMI).
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Keeping on top of weeds
Mimosa (Mimosa pigra) and Olive Hymenachme (Hymenachne amplexicaulis) are the most serious environmental weeds found in the Arafura Swamp region.
New research looks for rare native water mouse
The water mouse, or false water rat, has been so rarely sighted, Territory authorities struggle to classify it as either vulnerable or threatened.
Funding boost to expand crocodile hatchery
The Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation has been awarded more than half a million dollars to expand its crocodile hatchery in Ramingining.
Teaching both ways the key to education
Arafura Swamp Rangers are preparing to join a new education program aimed at improving student numeracy and literacy through real world training.
Arafura Swamp region home to first Indigenous crocodile hatchery in Australia
Aboriginal traditional owners in the Arafura Swamp region are preparing to open a crocodile hatchery in Ramingining.
Arafura Swamp Rangers win contract to manage land
The Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation has moved a step closer to independence and direct control of its land management area, after taking over the working on country contract.
The stunning Arafura Swamp from above
The Arafura Swamp is considered unique in its size and range of relatively intact wetlands in the Northern Territory, with the paperbark forests kept well-watered through the dry season by springs along the Goyder River.
Healthy Country Plan
We know that the land needs its people to care for it and to keep it healthy. In the same way we know that caring for the country keeps us healthy – physically, spiritually and mentally.