News
Farewell to a ranger and bushfires extraordinaire!
A bittersweet moment was felt by many in the department last week, as we bid farewell to a cherished colleague who has been an integral part of the team for many years.
Closures during the festive season
The department will commence the annual close down period as of close of business Friday, 22 December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday, 2 January 2024.
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park rangers undertake marine megafauna research
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park rangers recently worked with Charles Darwin University researchers to undertake boat-based surveys to satellite tag and collect DNA skin samples for sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and manta rays.
Sharona Bishop tells the Be Crocwise story through art
The Parks and Wildlife Community Engagement team takes all important Be Crocwise messages to communities across the Top End, talking to everyone about how to stay safe while they are living in crocodlie country.
Marranbala – Together We Are Stronger
The Northern Territory supports an extensive coastline and diverse marine environments, which are enormously important to all Territorians, particularly Traditional Owners.
Three wins at Interpretation Australia Awards
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife staff recently attended the national Interpretation Australia conference in Sydney and took out three major awards at the annual gala dinner and awards night.
Seagrass survey in the Gulf of Carpentaria
Seagrasses are an important part of marine ecosystems in the Northern Territory, providing food, shelter and nursery grounds to many different aquatic species. Despite their name, seagrasses are not ‘true’ grasses.
Exploring nature together: REALM adventure begins!
Imagine diving deep into the heart of our community, discovering the hidden wonders of our local ecosystems. REALM isn't just about mapping; its about discovery and learning the secrets of our natural world!
Territory’s response to Climate Change
The previous Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security, Lauren Moss tabled the third annual progress report on PDF (1.4 MB) the Northern Territory (NT) Climate Change Response in Parliament in October 2023.
Gamba Grass Annual Report 2023
The Weed Management Branch have recently released the Gamba Grass Annual Report 2023. This is the third gamba grass annual report that has been released since 2020 reporting on progress against implementation of the Weed Management Plan Gamba Grass 2020 – 2030.