In October 2025, Barapa Barapa Traditional Owners conducted an important site visit at Guttrum Forest, part of one of Victoria’s few remaining river red gum floodplain systems. Together with Benwell Forest, Guttrum Forest represents a unique ecological and cultural landscape, holding immense significance for the Barapa Barapa community within the Murray Darling Basin. These forests […]

Supporting cultural heritage through meaningful partnership along the Murray River Adventure Trail. The redevelopment of the Koondrook Forest, a key section of the Murray River Adventure Trail, is well underway, thanks to a strong and respectful partnership between the Barapa Barapa Traditional Owners and Parks Victoria. This week marks a significant milestone in the project, […]

As the demand for renewable energy continues to grow, developers are increasingly recognizing the importance of respecting and preserving cultural heritage during project development. Barapa, in partnership with BIOSIS Heritage, is playing a vital role in creating and implementing a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) for the development of renewable energy windfarms. A key aspect […]

Victoria’s transition to renewable energy is a significant step towards a sustainable future, but it also presents challenges in preserving the cultural heritage of Aboriginal communities. Barapa is actively working to ensure that this transition respects and safeguards their rich cultural heritage while contributing to the state’s energy goals. Balancing Progress with Cultural Protection As […]

The Murray River is more than just a breathtaking natural wonder; it holds deep cultural significance for the Traditional Owners who have lived along its banks for thousands of years. Recognizing this, Parks Victoria has taken great care in ensuring that development along the Murray River Adventure Trail is done with respect for the region’s rich Indigenous […]

The Murray River Adventure Trail is an exciting initiative designed to enhance tourism, recreation, and environmental conservation along one of Australia’s most iconic waterways. As part of this project, cultural heritage site work is being undertaken in Koondrook Forest to protect and celebrate the rich Aboriginal history of the region. This important work ensures that […]

Barapa Ltd has worked on projects which has brought local schools, families, and community members together to explore the impacts of climate change on land and water while celebrating and learning from Aboriginal cultural practices. These unique projects emphasised the significance of blending traditional First Nations’ knowledge with modern environmental initiatives to create a united […]

Barapa and the Victorian Environment Foundation (VEF) are proud to collaborate with Parks Victoria on the VEF Grassland Project, a crucial initiative focused on restoring and preserving native grasslands across the state. As one of Australia’s most endangered ecosystems, grasslands play a vital role in biodiversity conservation. Building knowledge and understanding—particularly around species reintroductions such […]

Preserving and respecting Aboriginal cultural heritage is essential to understanding and honoring the deep histories and traditions of First Nations peoples. In collaboration with Wamba Wamba Baraparap Traditional Owners, cultural heritage assessments ensure that significant sites are protected while allowing for responsible development and land use. Understanding Cultural Heritage Assessments Cultural heritage assessments are critical […]

In 2019, Flannery’s Nature Reserve marked a historic milestone with its first-ever controlled burn, undertaken in collaboration with Forest Fire Management. This significant event represented a major step forward in sustainable land management and fire mitigation strategies within the reserve. The Need for a Controlled Burn Controlled burns are an essential tool in land conservation […]