Recording of Traditional Knowledge for NRM
Investment: $598 123
On-ground achievements
- Cultural survey, flora survey, fauna survey, signage and heritage training at Kokerbin Reserve
- Water tanks for community, cultural survey, flora survey, fauna survey, seed collection training, heritage training, signage, planning for drainage management at Badjaling Reserve
- Flora and fauna survey and signage at Burlong Pool
Community engagement and capacity building
- Developed a recording of traditional knowledge database for Aboriginal people of the Avon region
- Consultation with Aboriginal Elders on and creation of a DVD titled ‘Recording of Traditional Knowledge of NRM in the Avon River Basin'
- Consultation with Aboriginal Elders on and creation of NRM Nyungar wordlist
- Maintained a Aboriginal Advisory Group representing sub-regions of the ARB
- Discussion paper and literature review on Aboriginal Site Management Plans
- Discussion paper and literature review on Aboriginal Employment Opportunities in the Avon River Basin
- Management Plans developed for Burlong Pool, Badjaling Reserve and Kokerbin Reserve
Publications
- Harben, S. and Collard, L. (2008) Avon Basin Noongar Heritage and Cultural Significance of Natural Resources: Literature Review, Murdoch University, W.A.
Did you know?
- The Noongar recognised six seasons in their year: Bunuru - hot easterly and north winds (February to March); Djeran - becoming cooler with winds from the south-west (April to May); Makuru - cold and wet with westerly gales (June to July); Djilba - becoming warmer (August to September); Kambarang - rain decreasing (October to November) and Birak hot and dry with easterly winds during the day and south-west sea breezes in the late afternoon (December to January).
