Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 622 Estimated impact of the ‘Create Ranger Parks’ concept This analysis demonstrates that if implemented appropriately, significant economic, social, cultural and environmental outcomes would be generated for Government, rangers and communities. As evidenced through other analyses, Indigenous ranger programs have demonstrated success, engaging Indigenous Australians in meaningful employment whilst also achieving large scale conservation outcomes. The ‘Create Ranger Parks’ concept could provide opportunities for Indigenous groups in WA to reconnect with and actively manage their traditional country. The CBA undertaken estimates that the program represents value for money with a benefit cost ratio (BCR) of 3.7:1 when considering economic, social, environmental and cultural benefits for all stakeholders, and 2.3:1 when only including the economic benefits for Government. This means that for every $1 invested, approximately $3.7 of social, economic, cultural and environmental value will be created for stakeholders. The BCR was generated by comparing the total value of the adjusted outcomes experienced by stakeholders to the investment required to create the value. The benefits that accrue to Government are vast and varied. They include rangers being skilled and trained, reduction in income support, increase in income tax, improved engagement with Indigenous communities and low cost land management. Ranger programs can also be a useful instrument for leveraging third party investment and thus reducing reliance on Government funding over time. Reduced offending and crime are significant benefits resulting from rangers having increased confidence, pride and meaningful employment. For rangers and the community, the most significant outcomes include better caring for and connection to country, increased confidence, pride and sense of self, increased income and an ability to care for family, and more burning of country using cultural practices. The achievement of these outcomes for all stakeholders is entirely dependent on Indigenous Traditional Owners (TOs) being engaged on country. The more time Indigenous TOs spend working on country the greater the value that will be generated through the ranger programs.