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The Mandingalbay Yidinji Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was dedicated in 2011. It straddles the Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Areas in north Queensland. Mandingalbay Yidinji country lies just east of Cairns across Trinity Inlet and includes a great diversity of environments.

The Lama Lama National Park is in the Cape York Peninsula bioregion, and is located east of the Great Dividing Range. The region includes highly significant wetlands, coastal and riparian vegetation, and extensive woodlands.

The Kowanyama Rangers manage the Kowanyama area located on the Mitchell River, on the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula. It is one of the largest and most ecologically diverse aquatic systems in Australia. The annual outflow of Kowanyama rivals the Murray River system.

The Kalan Rangers work within the Mt Croll Nature Reserve and the surrounding Aboriginal freehold land located in the Cape York Peninsula of north Queensland. This area consists of approximately 17,990 hectares of high quality ecosystems.

The Kaanju Ngaachi Wenlock and Pascoe Rivers Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was dedicated in 2008. It stretches across nearly 200,000 hectares of wet tropical forest and sand ridge country between Lockhart River, Coen and Weipa on Cape York. 

Dedicated in 2010, the Jamba Dhandan Duringala Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) comprises approximately 37,957 hectares of land in the Queensland outback. The IPA comprises two adjoining pastoral properties, Murra Murra and Bendee Downs.

The Gunggandji Land and Sea Rangers manage the natural and cultural values of Gunggandji country. This country surrounds Yarrabah in Queensland. The rangers undertake training and on-ground activities to establish a professional Indigenous ranger workforce.

The Guanaba Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was dedicated in November 2000. It is locted at the foot of Mount Tamborine near the Queensland-New South Wales border. This IPA covers 100 hectares of dense rainforest and vine thickets, eucalypt woodlands and picturesque creeks.

The Girringun Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was dedicated in June 2013. It  covers over 1.2 million hectares in far north Queensland. This IPA includes terrestrial, marine and coastal areas.

The Gidarjil Land Rangers focus their work around the Granite Creek area near Bundaberg in Queensland. This area is the ancestral home of the Gurang clan. Part of the area is listed in the Directory of Important Wetlands for Australia. 

Eastern Kuku Yalanji Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) was dedicated in 2013. It sweeps across 70,135 hectares, taking in parts of two of Australia's renowned world heritage areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics.

Located in south-east Queensland, the Bunya Mountains hold immense cultural and environmental significance. The Bunya Mountains are home to a unique assemblage of plants, animals and ecosystems. They are home to more than 30 rare and threatened species.

The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council Rangers patrol an area across Cape York Peninsula that covers approximately 250,000 hectares, including 300 km of coastline.

Warddeken Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) covers an impressive 1.39 million hectares of spectacular stone and gorge country on the western Arnhem Land plateau. The area is home to dozens of endemic plants and a host of threatened species. 

The Toogimbie Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) covers 4,600 hectares. It includes former pasture lands and contrasting eucalypt-lined creeks, waterways and a floodplain. The IPA was dedicated by the Nari Nari people in 2004.