DBCA Ranger Program
Ongoing
Native Seeds and Nursery Development Grant
All Projects
Status
Completed
Commenced
July 2023
Completion
December 2024
Partners
DPIRD
This project strengthened the skills and capacity of rangers, staff and board members at Boola Boornap, supporting the growth of the Noongar Land Enterprise Group’s (NLE) native seed and nursery enterprise and ranger program.
Funded through a Native Seeds and Nursery Development Grant under the WA Government’s Aboriginal Governance and Leadership Development Program, the project focused on workforce development to increase Aboriginal participation in the growing market for native seeds and seedlings.
The project provided training and development opportunities across a wide range of areas, including seed collection, cultural burning, pest management, traffic management, truck driving and four-wheel driving. Staff also undertook qualifications in mental health and first aid, while board members and staff participated in project management and governance training.
The project also enabled NLE representatives to attend national and industry conferences such as EvokeAg in Perth, the First Nations Bushfoods and Botanicals Alliance Conference in Darwin, and the Greenlife Industry Conference in Brisbane, building connections and bringing back valuable knowledge to apply locally.
By investing in staff and governance capability, the Native Seeds and Nursery Development Grant ensured NLE has the skills, networks and systems needed to operate efficiently, compete in the native seed and nursery industries, and create lasting opportunities for Noongar people.
