Watarru Indigenous Protected Area
In today's world, Watarru Indigenous Protected Area is a topic of great relevance and interest to many people. Whether due to its impact on society, its influence on popular culture or its importance in history, Watarru Indigenous Protected Area has become a point of discussion and debate in various areas. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Watarru Indigenous Protected Area, from its origins to its relevance today. We will analyze its impact in various areas, as well as the opinions and perspectives of experts on the subject. In addition, we will reflect on the role that Watarru Indigenous Protected Area plays in people's daily lives and its potential to transform the world in the future.
| Watarru Indigenous Protected Area South Australia | |
|---|---|
  Watarru Indigenous Protected Area | |
| Nearest town or city | Watarru |
| Coordinates | 27°30′S 129°30′E / 27.500°S 129.500°E |
| Established | 16 June 2000 |
| Area | 13,925.23 km2 (5,376.6 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Management |
| Website | Watarru Indigenous Protected Area |
| See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
The Watarru Indigenous Protected Area is an Indigenous Protected Area in the north west corner of South Australia. It covers an area of 13,925 square kilometres (5,376 square miles) in the Great Victoria Desert. It is the traditional land of the Pitjantjatjara, Ngaanyatjarra and Yankunytjatjara peoples.
The area was made an Indigenous Protected Area in June 2000. It is managed by the Watarru community according to their traditional laws and practices, known as Tjukurpa. The environment has not been damaged by cattle grazing or other farming practices. The Anangu are working with scientists to develop ways of dealing with feral animals including cats, foxes and camels. It is classified as an IUCN Category II protected area.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Terrestrial Protected Areas of South Australia (see 'DETAIL' tab)". CAPAD 2012. Australian Government - Department of the Environment. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Walalkara and Watarru Indigenous Protected Areas". environment.gov.au. 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
External links
- Webpage for Watarru Indigenous Protected Area on the Protected Planet website
- Agreements, Treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project profile for Watarru Indigenous Protected Area
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