Gurruwiling, the Arafura Swamp, is a Wetland of National Importance and the largest paperbark swamp in Australia.
The Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation comprises eight ranger groups. These include the Gurruwiling, Wanga Djakamirr and South-East Arafura Catchment Rangers and five satellite groups.
These ranger groups look after Gurruwiling, its catchment and adjacent sea country. They use a blend of traditional and modern approaches.
Activities include:
- strategic annual burning for carbon abatement
- managing feral animals and weeds
- monitoring saltwater intrusion
- managing cultural sites
- collecting scientific data and eggs from crocodile nests.
State: NT - Arnhem Land region
Administration Organisation
Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation