Archives: Priority Actions

Active, meaningful and sustained participation of Traditional Owners at all levels and in all aspects of land and sea management.

Deliver a region-wide Proficiency Program providing targeted training/support to PBCs across the region.

Establish a region-wide legal entity that provides coordination, advocacy, advisory and capacity building support, and represents the interests of all member PBCs.

Improve collaboration between all stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, for planning and implementation of natural and cultural resource management projects.

Conduct a communication campaign to raise awareness of natural resource management to help bring about a culture change in the community.

Control existing invasive species, as well as focusing on new incursions and those that provide a ‘stitch in time’ outcome, with significant financial returns.

Invest in the next generation of farmers so agriculture remains a viable and attractive career option for young people.

Develop a network of farmers who can support each other to build knowledge and skills, particularly around soil health.

Implement a coordinated approach to fire management, across landholders and landscapes, incorporating cultural and ecological knowledge to improve outcomes from controlled burns.

Conduct strategic planning and implement initiatives to build resilience in the agriculture sector, to ensure industries are well-prepared for a range of possible future scenarios, including changing climate and market conditions.

Identify key natural assets and their values to improve management and identify opportunities for sustainable use eg. tourism.

Conduct a coordinated and ongoing program of feral animal control across all land tenures.