Aboriginal Involvement in Parks and Protected Areas – Edited by Jim Birckhead, Terry de Lacy & Laurajane Smith (1992)

Editors:
Jim Birckhead, Terry de Lacy, Laurajane Smith

Publisher:
Canberra, A.C.T. : Aboriginal Studies Press, 1992
Series: Report series (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies)
ISBN: Academic / Indigenous Studies / Environmental Management
Format: Softcover, xiv + 390 pages, with illustrations, maps, and portraits
Condition: Good – general wear to covers, internally clean

Description:
This significant volume brings together papers presented at a pivotal 1991 conference hosted by the Johnstone Centre at Charles Sturt University. The focus is on Aboriginal participation in land management, particularly in parks and protected areas, and the contrasts between Indigenous and Western approaches to country.

Covering themes such as Aboriginal land tenure, cultural heritage, and national park co-management, this work remains relevant for those interested in environmental conservation, heritage protection, Indigenous rights, and public policy. It includes contributions from academics, policy-makers, and Aboriginal voices, offering a multidisciplinary perspective on collaborative land stewardship in Australia.

Why You’ll Love It:
This is a foundational reference for anyone working in or studying Indigenous land management, environmental policy, or heritage conservation. A key resource for researchers, educators, and professionals in the fields of First Nations studies, environmental science, and public administration.