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Laynhapuy Indigenous Protected Area

The Laynhapuy Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) is a 14,728 km2 (5,687 sq mi) area of both land and marine estate located in north-east Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia, managed by Yolŋu people.[1] The area was extended in 2018.[2]

IPAs are areas of land and sea Country managed by First Nations groups for biodiversity conservation and cultural outcomes through voluntary agreements with the Australian Government. These areas for part of Australia's National Reserve System.[3]

Dedicated in 2006, the Laynhapuy IPA is managed by about 40 Yirralka Rangers who are administer by the Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation.[4] Their logo features the Ganybu, a traditional triaingular fishing net.[5]

The Laynhapuy IPA has records of 48 listed threatened species and 52 listed migratory species, identifying priority species Yolŋu and/or Western science.[5]

The ranger group implements a cultural and natural resource management plan across the IPA. This includes managing culturally significant sites, fire, weeds and feral animals as well as monitoring and protecting endangered marine animals such as turtles and dugongs.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Laynhapuy IPA and Yirralka Rangers | NIAA". www.niaa.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  2. ^ ""The land and sea are one" - Laynhapuy Indigenous Protected Area triples in size". Country Needs People. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  3. ^ "Indigenous Protected Areas (IPA) | NIAA". www.niaa.gov.au. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Yirralka Rangers". Laynhapuy Homelands. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  5. ^ a b "LAYNHAPUY IPA: Plan of Management 2024-2034" (PDF). Yirralka Rangers. Laynhapuy Homelands Aboriginal Corporation. 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.

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