The Badimia Bandi Barna Aboriginal Corporation Elders, Directors and Members respectfully acknowledge our Badimia Ancestors on whose country we conduct our business
Sowing the Sandalwood Seed
In May 2019, Bush Heritage Australia invited the Badimia Bandi Barna Aboriginal Corporation onto Charles Darwin Reserve (previously White Wells Station) to consult with the Board as Badimia People on planned activities on the Reserve.
Of particular importance was discussion around the opportunity to revegetate the country with Sandalwood trees, and work towards reviving a native tree, which is rarely found these days.
Photo Above: Sandalwood trees need a host plant, so seeds are planted at the base of a suitable native Australian tree.
Photo: Planting sandalwood nuts and checking gabi dhaa (water holes) on Charles Darwin Reserve
Protecting Our Aboriginal Heritage Sites
In 2018, the Badimia Bandi Barna Aboriginal Corporation successfully applied for grant funding through the Preserving our Aboriginal Sites grant program offered by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.
This funding has allowed fencing and signage of important sites, to ensure restricted access and demonstrate that Badimia People are monitoring these areas.
The Badimia Rangers will be supporting work such as this.
Photos: Mr Darryl Fogarty (BBBAC Director and Badimia Elder) and Mr Ashley Bell (BBBAC Director) discussing Badimia site protection with Rangers and Manager of Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary
© Copyright S. Fogarty
