The map pins below show where the project has funded and supported fire training for ranger teams to use both traditional and contemporary techniques. This includes both accredited and non-accredited training courses. For more information on our fire project click here.
| Fire Training Events | |
|---|---|
| Nifty, WA (2019) | View details |
| Well 46, WA (2019) | View details |
| Mangalawarru, NT (2019) | View details |
| Southern Desert Ranger Forum, WA (2019) | View details |
| Watarrka, NT (2020) | View details |
| Kiwirrkurra, WA (2020) | View details |
Incendiary Machine Operator course run in April 2019. This training involved 20 rangers or coordinators from 5 different desert ranger teams.
Ngurrara Rangers
This training occurred on-country and built on the previous aerial burning training undertaken by the Ngurrara Women's Rangers at Nifty. While conditions were not approriate for burning, three rangers (Amber, Emily and Maya) gained further experience in navigating burn lines, navigating to points, reading fuel ages from the air using a pdf map in real time, and in operating the Raindance R2 incendiary machine (without active capsules). All three rangers did exceptionally well and the training will be invaluable as Ngurrara will need to be breaking up large portions of their project area in coming years. Here is a great video the rangers made about this trip - (LINK!).
CLC
Incendiary Machine Operator course run in July 2019. 7 students (4 men and 3 women) attended the training from 2 different ranger teams.
A series of fire training workshops were delivered at the Southern Desert Ranger Forum at Matuwa (former Lorna Glen) in July/August 2020. 48 people, including rangers from 9 different ranger teams attended the training sessions. Importantly this event assisted networking and discussion with and between the different groups involved in fire management of the southern deserts.
SA Bushfire Solutions
Incendiary Machine Operator course run in August 2020. 8 rangers from 3 different ranger teams (Walungurru, Warlpiri and Kaltukatjara) as well as 8 support staff from CLC, Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, NT Parks and Wildife and Bushfires NT were accredited through this training.
10DP/Kiwirrkurra IPA
10DP staff joined the Kiwirrkurra Rangers on-country for a burning trip. This included two-way training with 10DP staff sharing knowledge around using aerial indendiary machines, drip torches and rake hoes, and rangers sharing knowledge of traditional burning techniques.
Project Partner
The Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board is a regional natural resource management body in South Australia’s north-west headed by an Indigenous board. Staffing is provided through the South Australian Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources under a service level agreement.
The Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board will support Traditional Owners in its area to engage with the project in developing ranger teams, fire and feral camel management and buffel grass control as well as accessing training and other project activities.
Project Partner
Desert Support Services (DSS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Central Desert Native Title Services – a statutory native title representative body that works with native title claimants and holding organisations (Prescribed Bodies Corporates or PBCs) across the Western Australian desert region. It assists with leveraging native title rights to generate income and employment opportunities, the development of community and land management programs and the provision of corporate services to PBCs and other client organisations.
DSS will manage the 10 Deserts Project as well as support traditional owners in its area to engage with the project in supporting cultural and ecological knowledge, tourism, fire and feral camel management and other project activities.
Project Partner
The Central Land Council (CLC) is a Commonwealth corporate entity under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act 1976 and a Native Title Representative Body under the Native Title Act 1993 covering the entire southern half of the Northern Territory – an area of some 780,000kms.
CLC will support Traditional Owners in its area to engage with the project in supporting cultural and ecological knowledge, fire and feral camel management and other project activities. CLC will also manage the regional fire management project activity on behalf of the project.
Project Partner
Indigenous Desert Alliance (IDA) is an incorporated network of Indigenous land management organisations that work in the project area enabling rangers to speak with one strong voice for the desert. The IDA aims to support the capacity of Indigenous land managers in sharing information and innovation, developing regionally significant collaborative projects and advocating for investment in the desert region.
The IDA will manage the capacity building project activities on behalf of the project including the annual IDA forum, on-country training for rangers, and national and overseas visits to Indigenous ranger groups. Longer term it is expected that the IDA will take-over managing the project from DSS and be a strong authoritative and representative voice for Indigenous land management in the desert.
Project Partner
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) is a Martu organisation working in the Western Desert neighbouring BHPs Pilbara iron ore operations. KJ works to support Martu culture and heritage, build sustainable communities and provide healthy pathways for their young people.
KJ will support Martu in its area to engage with the project in supporting cultural and ecological knowledge, fire and feral camel management and other project activities. KJ will lead the feral camel management project activities on behalf of the project.
Project Partner
The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) is the peak Indigenous body in the Kimberley region working with Aboriginal people to secure native title recognition, conduct conservation and land management activities and develop cultural business enterprises.
KLC will support Traditional Owners in its area to engage with the project in supporting cultural and ecological knowledge, tourism, fire and feral camel management and other project activities. The project will also utilise KLCs experience in the development of new revenue streams from carbon credits and co-benefits.
Project Partner
Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation (NWAC) is the Prescribed Body Corporate holding and managing the native title rights and interests for the Nyangumarta people. NWAC will work with traditional owners in its area to engage with the project in supporting cultural and ecological knowledge, tourism, fire and feral camel management and other project activities.
Project Partner
Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation looks after Ngurrara Country in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation was established to manage approximately 77, 595 square kilometres of exclusive possession native title.
Since it was first set up, Yanunijarra Aboriginal Corporation has been striving to develop a range of business initiatives for Ngurrara people.
Conservation Partner
Arid Lands Environment Centre Inc. (ALEC) is central Australia’s own environmental organisation. Founded in 1980, ALEC is a strong and trusted voice for the conservation and responsible management of the land, water and natural resources of arid Australia. ALECs vision is ‘healthy futures for arid lands and people’ which drives the vast array of activities it undertakes to achieve it.
ALEC will coordinate the buffel free Great Victoria Desert project activity as well as assist with engaging stakeholders alongside the annual IDA forums.
Conservation Partner
The Country Needs People campaign is a growing group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians calling on decision makers to:
Conservation Partner
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organisation dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, TNC focusses on getting things done efficiently and with the greatest positive impact for conservation. TNC is a trusted organisation working in 72 countries on innovative solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together.
TNC will support the project with advice and assistance on diversified funding, international ranger exchanges, communications and stakeholder networking.
Conservation Partner
Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) is a global, independent non-government organisation. Pew works to protect our shared environment, encourage responsive government, support scientific research, and improve civic life. Pew’s ‘Outback to Oceans’ program in Australia aims to secure protection and good management for all areas of high conservation value in the Australian Outback.
Pew will support the project with advice and assistance on national and overseas ranger visits, national and global communications and introductions to stakeholders.
The BHP Foundation is working to address some of the most critical global sustainable development challenges of our time. In partnership with others, we’re seeking to raise the bar, find new solutions and set new standards. With many of the world’s most precious landscapes and natural ecosystems – and the livelihoods and culture of those who depend on them – at risk, Environmental Resilience is one of our global ambitions. Through projects like 10 Deserts, we’re seeking to empower people to sustainably manage the natural environment for the benefit for future generations.