The Girringun Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was dedicated in June 2013. It covers over 1.2 million hectares in far north Queensland. This IPA includes terrestrial, marine and coastal areas. It is comprised of mixed tenures that stretch from Rollingstone in the south to the Djiru-Mamu boundary in the north. Inland it extends to the west as far as Greenvale and Mount Garnet. This includes parts of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, the Great Barrier Reef and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
The IPA is a regional representative platform supporting the active engagement of nine traditional owner groups in the co-management of traditional land and sea estates. This is done in conjunction with regional, national and international partners. The IPA ensures that traditional management practices and knowledge are recognised and used to keep Girringun country and culture healthy and strong.
The Girringun Land and Sea Rangers deliver environmental services across this land and sea country, and seek to be a sustainable ranger service. They are currently implementing plans and agreements for keeping Girringun country healthy. The rangers also play a key role in:
- the preservation of traditional ecological knowledge
- maintaining significant cultural heritage sites
- research activities
- raising the profile of Aboriginal natural and cultural resource management in the area through community liaison.
To view a video capturing the personal journeys that the Girringun Rangers have taken over the last 10 years, please click here.
State: Qld - Mainland northern region
Administration Organisation
Girringun Aboriginal Corporation