Managing Our Islands and Sea Country

The TSRA

The Torres Strait holds a unique place in the natural, cultural and social fabric of Australia.

The region’s diverse natural and cultural values, enduring Ailan Kastom and complex administrative arrangements provide both challenges and opportunities for the conservation and sustainable management of the region’s key values.

Regional Context

A brief summary of the geography and key ecosystems of the Torres Strait

Cultural Values and Connections

The Torres Strait as a cultural land and sea-scape

Environmental Management Arrangements

Collaborative governance and partnerships for managing Torres Strait islands and sea country

Drivers of Change

Opportunities and threats to the sustainable management of the Torres Strait environment

State of the Environment Report

Checking for change in the health of land and sea country in Torres Strait

Island Land and Sea Profiles

Supporting Torres Strait communities with environmental planning and decision-making at the local level

Land and Sea Rangers

The Torres Strait Ranger Project employs Torres Strait Islanders to look after their islands and sea country

Biosecurity Plans

The aim of both the Torres Strait Regional Biosecurity Plan 2018-2023 and the Island Biosecurity Action Plans is to empower Torres Strait Islands communities to recognise and minimise the impacts of exotic weeds, pest animals and diseases of plants and animals.