DBCA Ranger Program

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) Ranger Program has funded the Noongar Land Enterprise Group (NLE) to train and employ rangers in activities that care for boodja while creating pathways for future employment and fee for service contracts.

Across the life of the project, rangers take part in regenerative agriculture, cultural burning, seed collection, and seedling propagation activities. Knowledge sharing is a central part of the program. Elders join rangers on-country to pass on cultural knowledge of seed collection, bush foods, and bush medicines, ensuring traditional practices remain strong alongside new skills. The program also aims to secure additional commercial contracts, creating long-term opportunities for NLE.

Through this combination of cultural guidance, practical training, and environmental restoration, the DBCA Ranger Program strengthens both country and community while building capacity for future generations of Noongar rangers.