Land Restoration Fund contracted projects

Northern Aurukun Savanna Burning Project—R1065

Fast facts

Location
Aurukun
Sector
First Nations
Investment
$8.49 million
Proponent
APN Cape York
Duration
15 years
Emissions Reduction Fund project ID
Pending
Method
Savanna fire management 2018 (Emissions Avoidance), Savanna fire management 2018 (sequestration and emissions avoidance)
Local Government Area
Aurukun Shire
Co-benefits
  • Wetlands
  • Coastal ecosystems
  • Threatened ecosystems
  • Threatened wildlife
  • Native vegetation
  • Diversity and human rights
  • Employment and skills
  • Resilience and connectivity
  • First Nations location
  • First Nations participation

Project summary

The Northern Aurukun Savanna Burning Project is a 15-year, $8.49 million collaboration between the Queensland Government and APN Cape York. The Project aims to deliver emissions avoidance and enhanced health of environmental assets in the Cape York Peninsula through practicing traditional burning techniques and aiding cultural preservation whilst building skills, opportunities and socio-economic resilience for the community.

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