Whenever we buy land we seek to engage with the Traditional Custodians to ensure they maintain access and a connection to Country. We value their insight, cultural perspective and collaboration. We also invest in partnering with Aboriginal groups who are themselves landowners – often of vast estates.
We help with developing and implementing Healthy Country Plans that achieve conservation goals while creating jobs and livelihood on Country.
This approach has broken new ground. In 2011 our 10-year agreement with the Wunambal Gaambera people was the first long-term conservation partnership of its kind in Australia. Many have followed.
