Aboriginal cultural land management

The Aboriginal community holds valuable knowledge that can be shared with small landholders. Having a better understanding of how First Nations people historically managed the landscape can give you both a sense of connection and a broader context to managing your land.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia.

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Applying traditional land management practices can help landholders to:

  • manage weeds
  • promote native regrowth
  • improve biodiversity on their property. 

If you are interested in undertaking a cultural burn on your property, please contact your local Aboriginal organisation

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Caring for cultural heritage

Learn how to protect Aboriginal cultural values and heritage on NSW farms and other properties. 

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Finding Aboriginal Cultural Heritage on your property

Learn what to do if you find a Cultural site or object on your farm that has Aboriginal cultural heritage significance.

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A multi-branched tree showing a large canoe cutout in the central trunk. The landscape has light red soil with sparse shrub.

Preserving Aboriginal Cultural Heritage on farm

Find out why, when and how to follow due diligence to protect Aboriginal sites and objects.

Most Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) and other Aboriginal organisations have Aboriginal Land Management Teams who can provide advice on cultural activities.

Contact Local Land Services NSW

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