Location: Jawoyn land (now held as Aboriginal Land Trust) in the Northern Territory, managed by the Jawoyn Association.
Scope: Represents over 600 Jawoyn members and covers regions including Katherine, Kakadu, and Roper.
Approach: The Jawoyn Rangers have been caring for county and incorporating traditional Jawoyn values and culture with modern scientific practices, focusing on sustainable land management.
Activities:
- Conducts aerial and ground-based land management, including weed management and controlled back burns to minimize late-season wildfires and decrease carbon emissions.
- Utilises satellite technology to monitor and evaluate land transformation progress.
Collaborative Efforts: Jawyon collaborates with other four Arnhem Land Ranger groups - Wardekken, Mimal, Djelk and Ardjamarlarl - on projects like the West Arnhem Land Fire Abatement Project, pioneering savanna burning for emissions reduction.
Recognition: Acknowledged by the Australian Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative for their early dry season savanna burning approach, leading to approved carbon offset methodologies.
Co-Benefits: Achieves cultural preservation, biodiversity enhancement, job creation, and improved quality of life, emphasizing the protection of significant cultural sites and reconnecting youth with traditional cultural values.