1. The South Australian Rangelands and Aboriginal Lands Wildlife Management Manual is a detailed interim synthesis of current knowledge. It allows enlightened holistic management of Outback biodiversity enterprises by Pastoralists and Aboriginal Lands peoples as the foremost partners in wildlife management.
2. Acceptance and ownership of recommendations by stakeholders at all stages of any wildlife management initiative is essential for success.
3. The time scales of natural Outback wildlife cycles can be long (50+ years) and very variable in time and outcomes. Drivers include the interplay of weather, floods, and stochastic events.
4. The conservation status of Outback vertebrates is better than for the whole of the State.
5. Rabbits and Foxes have probably caused range collapses and demises of several Outback animal species. Native animals that become un-naturally abundant can be a similar threat.
6. The conservation status and outlook for the fish of Outback SA is precarious. The same applies to the other animals and plants dependent on natural wetlands, waterholes, intermittent watercourses and mound springs. These are precious and rare ecosystems needing our rapid response to reverse further declines.
7. Stock watering points and fencing relocations (but not proliferation) can benefit both stock management and wildlife conservation. The thrival (=continued healthy survival) of some species may depend on relocating some watering points to lower impact sites.
8. Wildlife ecotourism and management are potentially significant income generators for pastoralists and Aboriginal Lands peoples.
Renmark, South Australia
ISSN 1323 660
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.