Mardbalk Land and Sea Management

Mardbalk rangers manage more than 440,000 hectares of land and sea country, including the Goulburn Islands and adjacent mainland areas of cultural significance. Invasive animals such as horses, pigs, and goats are managed on the islands, as well as buffalo and bantang on the mainland. A number of pig infestation sites have been targeted for management.
The ranger group also undertakes crocodile and fire management work alongside the Garngi and Adjumarllarl ranger groups. Extensive weed control and burning work was undertaken around the Northern reaches of the Murganella floodplain, with particular focus on Mimosa control. Beach and sea patrol work is conducted in conjunction with NT Fisheries. The ranger group also identifies and documents sacred sites for protection and management.