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 62Contents 1. Overview An historic opportunity to change lives, create jobs and protect nature 1 Independent economic assessment of the Create Ranger Parks proposal 2 2. From pastoral leases to parks for people A rich history – a unique heritage 3 Diversifying for regional development 3 Parks for people: the location of the proposed Ranger Parks 4 3. The Create Ranger Parks proposal So how does it work? 7 Foundational principles 8 4. Parks for people More parks for people 10 Preserving our cultural heritage 10 Safeguarding remarkable natural places 11 5. Indigenous rangers A great success story delivering multiple benefits 15 What do rangers do? 15 Case study – Nyangumarta Warrarn Rangers 16 An investment in human potential: the benefits of Indigenous ranger programs 17 What makes an Indigenous ranger program a success? 19 6. Regional development Contributing to regional prosperity 21 Developing regional tourism 21 Supplying goods and services 21 Fostering Aboriginal economic activity 21 7. Working with the community Working to protect our shared heritage 23 Local knowledge and involvement 23 Aboriginal cultural sites 23 Magnifying our impact through the community 23 Case study – Track Care 24 8. Benefits and costs of creating Ranger Parks A regional initiative with multiple benefits 27 Benefits for Western Australians 27 Supporting programs that build a stronger Western Australia 28 The costs and savings of creating Ranger Parks 29 9. What you can do 31 References 32 Appendix 1. Cost Benefit Analysis of the ‘Create Ranger Parks’ Regional Development Program 33