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 62[ 1 ] 1. Overview An historic opportunity to change lives, create jobs and protect nature Twenty years ago, the Western Australian Government purchased specially selected pastoral leases with a positive and visionary goal – to help diversify and strengthen regional economies, improve the lives of Outback families, and protect the state’s most remarkable Outback landscapes for future generations. Since then, these 66 remarkable properties have been forgotten and neglected. Instead of contributing to local prosperity, these unique places have suffered from the impact of feral animals and wildfires, which in turn have caused hardship for neighbouring pastoral leaseholders. Employment opportunities have gone begging, and all Western Australians are missing out on new camping and tourism experiences in some of our most beautiful landscapes. These former pastoral lease properties present a unique opportunity that will mean a win for everyone. Western Australia needs the government to finish what it started 20 years ago and create an extensive network of protected parks, managed by Indigenous rangers, to create real jobs and real change. The Create Ranger Parks proposal will provide sustainable, local employment and proven health and social outcomes for Indigenous communities in remote locations where jobs are often hardest to find. It will strengthen regional economies with new business opportunities and diversified activities, and safeguard important natural assets. And it will resolve long-standing conflict between government and pastoral leaseholders over the lack of management of the former pastoral lease properties – all simply by creating new parks that will allow people to experience more of our incredible country. Rangers + Parks Create Ranger Parks is a name that conveys the two great success stories central to this proposal – Indigenous Rangers and Parks for conservation. It is envisaged that these properties will ultimately become national parks or conservation parks. While the properties are referred to by their former pastoral lease names in this proposal, it is hoped that an appropriate Aboriginal name will be found for each of the proposed Ranger Parks. Glenn Campbell Kaiden and Jai Lane enjoying the wildflowers on the proposed Lochada Ranger Park.