Project timeline: 10 years and beyond

PURPOSE

Our vision is that nature at Gayini Nimmie-Caira thrives, and that the traditional peoples of Gayini Nimmie-Caira heal its lands and waters. In return, Gayini Nimmie-Caira heals its people, so they can enjoy culturally, socially and economically sustainable and fulfilling lives.

Our approach

Led by the Traditional Owners, the Nari Nari Tribal Council, a consortium of partners including Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group, The Nature Conservancy Australia and the Centre for Ecosystem Science of University NSW will lead the rehabilitation and rejuvenation of Gayini. Our goal is for Gayini to be an exemplar of Indigenous-led, culture-based enterprise that sustains healthy Country, responsible agriculture, education, research and independent Indigenous livelihoods.  The consortium brings together leading science and conservation, Traditional Knowledge, community partnerships, and a long history of sustainable agriculture to deliver a world’s best approach to the holistic management of land and water at Gayini.  A Land and Water Management Plan has been developed to guide activities over the next 10 years.

Outcomes

The overarching land and water management objectives for the Gayini are to:

• protect, maintain and enhance environmental values such as floodplain vegetation, bird habitat and southern bell frog populations

• protect, maintain and enhance Aboriginal Cultural Heritage values

• create economic value from Gayini whilst maintaining and enhancing environmental and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage objectives.