Physical and Biological Values of Olkola Country, Central Cape York Peninsula |
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| Author:
| Shellberg, Jeffrey |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9925931-1-7 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
| Publisher: | Olkola Aboriginal Corporation
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| Book Format: | Spiral bound |
| List Price: | AUD $80.00 |
Book Description:
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The Olkola people are the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of more than 1 million hectares of land on central Cape York Peninsula along the Great Dividing Range. Their country contains the headwaters of the Coleman, Morehead, Hann, Kennedy, Alice, and King Rivers. The Olkola Aboriginal Corporation currently owns Glen Garland Pastoral Lease and Alwal National Park and has recently obtained tenure for 5 additional pastoral leases (Strathmay, Crosbie, Dixie, Killarney, Wulpan).This report...
More DescriptionThe Olkola people are the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of more than 1 million hectares of land on central Cape York Peninsula along the Great Dividing Range. Their country contains the headwaters of the Coleman, Morehead, Hann, Kennedy, Alice, and King Rivers. The Olkola Aboriginal Corporation currently owns Glen Garland Pastoral Lease and Alwal National Park and has recently obtained tenure for 5 additional pastoral leases (Strathmay, Crosbie, Dixie, Killarney, Wulpan).This report summarises the physical and biological attributes, key landscape components and natural values of Olkola country from a detailed review of direct and indirect relevant literature and databases (scientific, government). This information will form the base of a natural resource management plan developed by the Olkola Aboriginal Corporation. The following review is organised by key physical landform locations, each with their own unique sets of biodiversity, conservation potential, and cultural values.