2023
Maria Island small mammal survey 2023
Greetings from the Limmen Marine Park in the Gulf of Carpentaria! We're thrilled to share the highlights of our recent 4-night small mammal survey on Maria Island. Collaborating with ecologists from Terrain Ecology in Kangaroo Island, South Australia, rangers from the Li-Anthawirriyarra Sea Ranger Unit, and Parks and Wildlife, our mission was to study the fascinating small mammals that inhabit this unique ecosystem.
Recent fires in the Barkly district have highlighted the benefits of using remote sensing technology in bushfire management to collect, process and deliver timely sensory data and spatial information, and accurate assessment of the fire risk, conditions, extent and fire behaviour. This imagery also assists in making informed decisions and the issuing of public warnings during fire events. The software processes data from cameras and other sensors, then geo-references and displays that data in real time.
4D Gamba Fire Table on display
The Gamba Fire Mitigation team recently showcased the 4D Gamba Fire table at Girraween Primary School’s annual Field Day. The 4D Gamba Fire table brings alive an exciting, animated version of Charles Darwin University’s online fire behaviour simulation. The model is designed to improve landholder knowledge of bushfire planning and mitigation strategies, and create a better understanding of the changing bushfire landscape due to invasive species such as gamba grass.
Consultation open on proposed decisions for managing several brominated flame retardant chemicals
The Australian Government, through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting feedback on proposed scheduling decisions for managing four chemicals of concern for the environment, these being brominated flame retardants used in textiles, electronics, and aircraft and automotive spare parts.
Declaration of a fire danger area and fire danger period
Bushfires NT and the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) have extended the declaration of a fire danger area to include the southern portion of the Northern Territory.
Extension of Fire Danger Area Declaration to include parts of Central Australia
Bushfires NT and the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) have extended the declaration of a fire danger area from the existing declaration in the Top End to the 21st parallel, located approximately 150 kilometres south of Tennant Creek. This declaration will remain in effect for a fire danger period from 25 August 2023 to 29 February 2024.
2023 waterfowl hunting season bag limits
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today announced permitted recreational waterfowl hunting on hunting reserves will commence on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 and end on Monday, 8 January 2024.
Your property is your responsibility
Rural landholders are being reminded it is their responsibility to have their properties ready and bushfire survival plans in place this fire season following the destruction of a structure near Adelaide River.
Parks pass required from today
From today, all interstate and international visitors will need to purchase a parks pass to visit most Territory parks and reserves. Territorians are exempt from requiring a parks pass.
Have Your Say on the new draft Ten-Year Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security is commencing public consultation on a suite of documents that complement the draft Western Davenport Water Allocation Plan 2023-2033.