Understanding Indigenous values and priorities for wetlands to guide weed management actions: Lessons from the Nardab floodplain in northern Australia’s Kakadu National Park

• DOI: 10.1111/emr.12542
• Publication Date: 2022-01-28T12:36:43Z
• Authors: Na‐gangila Bangalang; Jonathan Nadji; Anita Nayinggul; Sean Nadji; Alfred Nayinggul; Simon Dempsey; Kenneth Mangiru; James Dempsey; Serena McCartney; Jennifer Mairi Ma...; Cathy J. Robinson
• Keywords: Traditional Knowledge

Summary Many wetlands around the world are vulnerable to invasive species and also culturally important for Indigenous peoples. Yet, translating complex values peoples hold into management actions mitigate impacts of can be difficult put practice. In this paper, we draw on an Indigenous‐led project Nardab wetland in Kakadu National Park show how understanding local nuance priorities different places guide more effective inclusive weed activities. At Nardab, guided choice three priority sites manage Para grass ( Urochloa mutica ) weed. Specific were identified across sites, including significant bush tucker populations, harvesting ability site support knowledge sharing ceremonial activities opportunity visitors enjoy a healthy World Heritage Area. The varied so needed improve health these place specific. results showed that relationships between people from within given could not easily generalized when deciding paper highlights benefits supporting ecological, cultural human‐focused wish prioritize at selected ensure adequately reflect diverse landscapes embedded peoples’ Country.