To achieve the best natural resources management (NRM) results in the region, the Board is involved in a range of collaborative activities:
- providing advice and financial assistance to local land managers and community groups whose knowledge and enthusiasm is vital for carrying out on-ground works;
- implementing regional strategies that support sustainable industries and protect biodiversity from pest plants and animals;
- working closely with NRM groups whose members provide a vital link in communicating community issues to the Board and a local perspective on implementing on-ground projects;
- coordinating with interstate regional bodies to manage NRM issues within the Lake Eyre and Great Artesian Basin systems;
- working with advisory committees who provide the Board with specialist advice on biodiversity, pastoral pest water management issues;
- providing awareness and education programs to manage and protect natural ecosystems; and accessing Government and non-Government funding required to carry out NRM project work.
Local landholders
Local landholders have a central role in natural resources management (NRM) because of their direct links with the land. The NRM objective is about promoting sustainable industries and supporting vibrant communities by balancing economic, environmental and social outcomes in the region. NRM projects are focused on incorporating the best land management practices and latest scientific information available to deliver an integrated approach to managing and enhancing the natural resources in the region. If you would like to find out more about the projects currently underway or how you can become involved, please contact the Board on 08 8648 5977 or via email aridlands@saalnrm.sa.gov.au
Community groups
Landcare
A uniquely Australian partnership between the community, government and business to 'do something practical' about protecting and repairing our environment. More than 4,000 volunteer community landcare groups - including bushcare and urban landcare, rivercare, coastcare and sustainable agriculture groups – are tackling land degradation in every corner of Australia. http://www.landcareonline.com/
The Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT)
The ALT was established by the Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972 (AAPA Act). The ALT provides advice to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs on Aboriginal land issues. It is also a significant landholder, with responsibility for approximately 27 million hectares or 12% of the State's land. http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/Land/ALT/
Arid Recovery
Arid Recovery is an ecosystem restoration initiative based in the South Australian outback and dedicated to the restoration of Australia's arid lands. Established in 1997, the program is centred around a 60km² fenced reserve from which all feral cats, rabbits and foxes have been eradicated. This has provided an area of complete protection into which four species of locally extinct mammals have so far been reintroduced. An additional 26km² has also been recently fenced so that viable populations of native animals can be accommodated. http://www.aridrecovery.org.au/
Friends of the Simpson Desert
The Friends of the Simpson Desert Parks volunteer group assists in many practical ways with the conservation and management of the desert parks system. The group, formed in 1986, has undertaken work at Dalhousie Springs, Poeppel Corner, Lone Gum and Purni Bore. Tasks have included an extensive clean-up of the parks, track marking, erection of safety and protective barriers and the extension of a bird hide. The group, which has a membership of some 150 families, mostly from interstate, raises funds to finance projects through various social and cultural activities. Meetings are held every 2 months. http://www.communitywebs.org/FriendsOfSimpsonDesert/topbar.htm
Friends of the Mound Springs
A Friends of Mound Springs group has been established in South Australia under the auspices of the Friends of Parks Incorporated. The main focus of the Friends of Mound Springs (FOMS) will be to support the conservation and management of South Australia’s mound springs (otherwise known as Great Artesian Basin springs), particularly those springs between Oodnadatta and Marree and east of Marree. Contact Colin Harris crharris@chariot.net.au
Government agencies
Non Government Agencies