Meet the Albany Rangers

Two of our Rangers Cameron Gravestock and Joseph Mourish took part in the Fauna Management Training at Two Peoples Bay last week. Rangers from other surrounding shires also participated in the week run and coordinated program by DBCA.

It was a great week, and on behalf of the facilitators and DBCA we hope that the Rangers continue to develop the skills and enthusiasm they demonstrated in the field.

This program was designed to provide Rangers with an appreciation of contemporary fauna management and the requirements for planning and implementing operational fauna survey and monitoring programs. The course provides an overview of both institution and individual legislative responsibilities in relation to fauna and focuses on those aspects of fauna management that relate to animal welfare and minimising welfare risks.

Our Rangers have been out at Goodga river, Kalgan maintaining the fish ladder. This ladder has been constructed to assist fish to travel upstream to lay their eggs. The surrounding bush was overgrown. Trimming and whipper snipping of the bush has made the edges of the river more accessible.

Southern Regional TAFE is hosting the Gaining Access to Training and Employment (GATE) program for Indigenous Year 10 students who attend ASHS and NASHS.

The program provides a light insight into the world of employment and training, with elements of cultural education around Albany. The aim of the program is to help expose students to opportunity and motivate them to pursue future goals.

The class visited Lake Pleasant View, located near Manypeaks. This location is not widely known or visited amongst locals but it holds significant ancient sites which are protected by cultural heritage laws and maintained by indigenous organisations.

The cohort were fortunate enough to be accompanied by a team of local rangers from Wagyl Kaip and guided through some of the archaeological discoveries, giving students a window back in time.

This opportunity gave the Rangers a “hands on” experience to the students who were really engaged and enjoyed being out on country.