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Bio-cultural Landscape Profiles launched

Three-year project captures traditional language and ecological knowledge for future generations. 
A group of people on the steps of a building, all holding a large sign with a variety of animals on it.

The Malu Kiai Rangers, Malu Ki’ai Corporation and Torres Strait Regional Authority’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge team recently launched the Bio-Cultural Landscape Profiles of Boigu Island – capturing traditional language and ecological knowledge for future generations. 

TSRA Chairperson Napau Pedro Stephen said, “The Bio-Cultural Landscape Profiles are testament to the deep connection between the people of Boigu Island and their environment.” 

“This has been a three-year long project, led by a comprehensive flora and fauna survey which documented native wildlife and cultural elements such as star constellations, moon phases, and wind directions” he said.

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“The Bio-Cultural Landscape Profiles are testament to the deep connection between the people of Boigu Island and their environment.” 
– TSRA Chairperson Napau Pedro Stephen