How Indigenous Protected Areas Became a Vital Way to Protect Nature in Australia

How Indigenous Protected Areas Became a Vital Way to Protect Nature in Australia

When you think of conservation in Australia, chances are you’ll think of a national park. But there’s another fast-growing way of conserving land: Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs). These areas of land or sea Country are voluntarily dedicated by Traditional Owners to protect nature and cultural values and responsibilities. Once dedicated, an IPA becomes part of [...]

How Indigenous Protected Areas became a vital way to protect nature in Australia

When you think of conservation in Australia, chances are you’ll think of a national park. But there’s another fast-growing way of conserving land: Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs). These areas of land or sea Country are voluntarily dedicated by Traditional Owners to protect nature and cultural values and responsibilities. Once dedicated, an IPA becomes part of Australia’s National Reserve System – our network of protected areas. To protect the …

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When you think of conservation in Australia, chances are you’ll think of a national park. But there’s another fast-growing way of conserving land: Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs). These areas of land or sea Country are voluntarily dedicated by Traditional Owners to protect nature and cultural values and responsibilities. Once dedicated, an IPA becomes part of …