Northern Territory University, Darwin
Janice Crerar
In recent times there was greater understanding of the necessity
for Aboriginal people within the Northern Territory to manage their
own resources. The boundaries of traditional Aboriginal lands are
not detailed in existing maps for this area. At this time issues as
to ownership of resources are unclear and mapping of traditional
areas could assist in their resolution. The research is being
carried out in liaison with the local indigenous groups.
There are three main objectives:
- Integrate Remote Sensing images within a GIS environment to
create a database of the study area. Thematic layers within the GIS
will include information on cultural boundaries in relation to the
resources of interest.
- Identify in detail crocodile nesting sites for inclusion within
the database as crocodile eggs are a valuable resource in economic
terms.
- Liaise with traditional groups with local knowledge of the
study area. Supervisors:
Supervisors:
Professor Greg Hill, Northern Territory University
Dr Waqar Ahmad, Northern Territory University
