Jigalong rangers out burning and looking after pakaljarra

The lifting of coronavirus restrictions saw the Jigalong rangers head out to Pinpi and Kaalpi (near the Canning Stock Route) for their annual fire and rock-wallaby work. 

The rangers undertook track monitoring for feral predators prior to the annual feral predator baiting operations that help protect the population of threatened pakaljarra (black-flanked rock-wallabies).

They also continued their on-going fire management of the area, burning around sensitive cultural sites and putting in fire breaks around the ranges.

This allowed for extensive aerial burning to be undertaken throughout the area reducing the likelihood of destructive wildfires. The rangers’ enthusiasm for being on country after a long absence was inspiring, and a good time was had by all.