Ranger Programs

The Canning Stock Route (CSR) is significant both culturally and environmentally. Specifically, it holds special meaning to both Traditional Owners and to the many visitors who traverse its 1,900 kilometre length. The area surrounding the CSR also contains biodiversity that is significant on a national scale. However, the CSR and its surrounding landscape are also experiencing increasing pressures.

Dedicated ranger teams and their respective programs from each of the five native title determined areas look after cultural sites and conduct environmental management work across their sections of the CSR. Rangers conduct seasonal monitoring looking at the health and habitat of native flora and fauna. They undertake invasive species management works. Between the months of April-September, travellers can expect to see fires lit by Indigenous rangers teams. Prescribed burns are an important part of cultural and ecological management; by reducing the risks of large scale hot summer wildfires.

The ranger teams also look after the tourist facilities and install interpretative materials. Rangers will check travellers for permits, which gives visitors a chance to learn more about Country and culture, community stores and art centres.

More information on each native title determination ranger program is in each determinations section under the Map heading.