People and plants in Arnhem Land: maintaining ecological and cultural assets using Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal techniques

Arnhem Land has been inhabited by Aboriginal people for at least 50 000 years and remains a stronghold of Aboriginal culture and community (Chaloupka 1993). Like many first peoples, Arnhem Landers have fundamental and enduring connections to country with intricate ecological and cultural knowledge of flora, fauna and ecosystems, particularly those utilised for food, water, medicines, shelter, utensils, seasonal indicators, art, ceremonies and other cultural purposes.