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Publications

Posters

Umuwa Statement On Buffel Grass View Publication

Umuwa Statement On Buffel Grass
Seasonal Fire Management Poster View Publication

Seasonal Fire Management Poster
Buffel Grass Poster View Publication

Buffel Grass Poster

Videos

Rangerlu tuku pirra ngalypa warrarn – Rangers look after the desert ‘healthy Country’ View Video

Rangerlu tuku pirra ngalypa warrarn – Rangers look after the desert ‘healthy Country’
Keeping the desert connected View Video

Keeping the desert connected
Parrna Kalyu Waru Wilja (Sand, Water, Fire, Shelter) View Video

Parrna Kalyu Waru Wilja (Sand, Water, Fire, Shelter)
Arnirikunha Wadlu Nhiki (This Our Land) View Video

Arnirikunha Wadlu Nhiki (This Our Land)
Desert Women's Leadership Trip View Video

Desert Women's Leadership Trip
IDA Conference 2024 View Video

IDA Conference 2024
Nyangumarta Wika Muwarr View Video

Nyangumarta Wika Muwarr
Waru Palya View Video

Waru Palya
Right Way Fire View Video

Right Way Fire
Cool Fire and Bright Skies at Muruntji View Video

Cool Fire and Bright Skies at Muruntji
Climate Change Story View Video

Climate Change Story
Mulyamiji March View Video

Mulyamiji March

Interactive

Desert Fire Sim View Publication

Desert Fire Sim

Fact Sheets

IDA nature market fact sheet series View Publication

IDA nature market fact sheet series

Reports

IDA Annual Report 2024/25 View Publication

IDA Annual Report 2024/25
Desert Ranger Sector Sustainability Plan View Publication

Desert Ranger Sector Sustainability Plan
IDA Annual Report 2023/24 View Publication

IDA Annual Report 2023/24
The 10 Deserts Project View Publication

The 10 Deserts Project
IDA Annual Report 2022/23 View Publication

IDA Annual Report 2022/23
IDA Annual Report 2021/22 View Publication

IDA Annual Report 2021/22
IDA Annual Report 2020/21 View Publication

IDA Annual Report 2020/21
IDA Annual Report 2019/20 View Publication

IDA Annual Report 2019/20

IDA Ranger of the Year Awards

2022 Awards 2024 Awards

  • Two way science research

    Indigenous-led, collaborative research for the Australian desert

    The IDA’s Desert Projects program brings together Indigenous rangers, Traditional Owners, scientists, and IDA members to share knowledge and work as a team, using research to care for Country and keep culture and community strong.

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  • In the press

    Putting the desert on the map

    Connect with Traditional Owners, Indigenous rangers and local experts from the Australian desert for news that matters in the global movement for a nature positive future. 

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