Nantawarrina IPA celebrates 25 years

In 1998 Traditional Owners from the Nipapanha (formerly Nepabunna) community in South Australia became the first Indigenous people to dedicate their Country as an Indigenous Protected Area. At this time the 58,000 hectares of rugged Country on Adnyamathanha lands was in a state of decline. Today Nantawarrina is a leading example of replenishment thanks to the constant efforts of Indigenous rangers and Adnyamathaha men and women who have replanted native vegetation, removed feral animals and helped to preserve the native species. We spoke with organisers of the 25th anniversary celebrations, John Chester and Gerry Butler, about the journey so far.