Kimberley
Located in the north of Western Australia, the Kimberley region covers 18.8% (425,000 sq km) of the Rangelands total area. It has a population of around 40,000 people, distinct wet and dry seasons and a climate that is generally arid-tropical.
Protection of country, clean and healthy water and the protection of cultural and conservation significance are important to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people of the Kimberley.
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Pilbara
The Pilbara region covers 22% (507,000 sq km) of the Rangelands total area, extending from the Indian Ocean to the Northern Territory border. The region can be divided into 3 geographical formations: coastal plain; inland ranges and arid desert.
The Pilbara is a semi arid region characterised by high temperatures, low and variable rainfall and high evaporation. The region has immense reserves of natural resources which are the mainstay of the economy.
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Gascoyne-Murchison
The Gascoyne-Murchison region has an arid climate, low rainfall and covers 25.5% (570,000 sq km) of Rangelands total area. The region has around 600km of coastline and a population of approximately 20,000 people.
The region has a mid subtropical climate, enjoys around 320 days of sunshine each year, and has a high variable rainfall - averaging 200mm per year.
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Goldfields-Nullarbor
Located in the South-East area of Rangelands, the Goldfields-Nullarbor region covers 771,000 sq km (34%) of total Rangelands area. The population is around 45,000 people and has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters.
Undulating plains and low rugged ranges typify the north-eastern area, and further east, the country is largely desert, although the vegetation displays considerable diversity.
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Rangelands NRM is the largest of the NRM regions in Australia. It covers around 85% (2,266,000 sq km) of the WA State’s land mass, and 75% of the coastline. Due to the vast size of Rangelands, community engagement is undertaken through four recognised subregional areas.
Rangelands NRM WA is a non-government organisation which supports and encourages the sustainable use of our natural resources - land, flora & fauna, fresh water and coastal marine environment.
Rangelands is responsible for the establishment, management, evaluation and communication of many natural resource management activities and projects.
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